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Acer Predator Atlas 8
8" Arc G3 Extreme Windows 16:10
AcerWindows 11 Home
Price$1,300Score85/100Bat80Wh, 65W USB-C adapter includedWt810g (80Wh SKU; 299 x 127.4 x 28.5/58.37 mm)
Price checked Nov 2026
- 8" IPS 1920x1200 120Hz VRR, 500 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC
- Intel Arc G3 Extreme + Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores), 24GB LPDDR5X, 512GB Gen 4 2280
- 80Wh battery, 65W USB-C, dual Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7
- TMR sticks, dual-mode Hall triggers, rear macros; US Best Buy exclusive
Where to buyUS exclusive SKU $1,299.99; sold out 2026-11-02Contains affiliate links.
Our verdict
The Predator Atlas 8 is Acer's first US Windows handheld: Intel Arc G3 Extreme / Arc B390, an 8-inch 16:10 120Hz VRR IPS, 24GB RAM, 512GB, 80Wh, dual Thunderbolt 4, and $1,299.99 at Best Buy. That undercuts the Claw 8 EX AI+ and OneXPlayer 3 on the same silicon class. Best Buy was sold out on November 2, 2026. Buy it for 16:10 Arc G3 Extreme if you can find stock; buy the Ally X20 if OLED and Z2 Extreme matter more, or wait on Claw 8 EX if 32GB / 1TB is the floor.
Editorial verdict based on this device's catalog specs, pricing, and scores — not a hands-on lab review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Arc G3 Extreme Windows gaming without Claw 8 EX money
- 16:10 PC UI on an 8-inch 120Hz VRR panel
- Buyers who want dual Thunderbolt 4 and a user-swappable 2280 SSD
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- US SKU launched at Best Buy November 1, 2026 for $1,299.99; the Best Buy listing was sold out 2026-11-02
- IPS not OLED; 810g (80Wh) per Retro Handhelds — heavier than Ally X / X20
- 24GB / 512GB base vs Claw 8 EX AI+ 32GB / 1TB at a higher price
- No independent US review units in this catalog pass; scores are class estimates vs Claw 8 EX / OneXPlayer 3
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Acer Predator Atlas 8 |
|---|---|
| Display | 8" IPS 1920x1200 16:10 120Hz VRR touch, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC |
| Chipset | Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Arc B390, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 (user-upgradable) + UHS-II microSD |
| Battery | 80Wh, 65W USB-C adapter included |
| Weight | 810g (80Wh SKU; 299 x 127.4 x 28.5/58.37 mm) |
| Wireless | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.4 |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1, 65W PD), 3.5mm, UHS-II microSD |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Sources and availability
Official store: Sold out. Status can change; confirm before ordering.
- Best Buy Predator Atlas 8 US listing (Arc G3 Extreme, 24GB/512GB, 8-inch 120Hz, 80Wh, sold out) - checked 2026-11-02
- Acer Predator Atlas 8 official US product page - checked 2026-11-02
- Retro Handhelds Atlas 8 US launch specs (810g, dual TB4, $1,299 vs Claw / OneXPlayer 3) - checked 2026-11-02
- The Verge Atlas 8 US price and November 1 Best Buy exclusive - checked 2026-11-02
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PC Gaming
95
Display
84
AAA Games
92
Portability
66
Battery
86
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