Device comparison

Acer Nitro Blaze 11 vs. Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
Nitro Blaze 11
Better screen
Nitro Blaze 11
More portable
GPD Win 5
Newer model
GPD Win 5

Main differences

  • Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 has similar emulation coverage to Acer Nitro Blaze 11.
  • Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is about $585 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 is about 46% lighter.
  • Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 has a 120 Hz LTPS screen, versus IPS on Acer Nitro Blaze 11.
  • Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); Acer Nitro Blaze 11 runs Windows 11.
  • Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, PS2; Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Acer

Nitro Blaze 11

Details
Price
$1,199
OS
Windows 11
Released
Unknown
Up to
Switch
Screen
10.95 inch IPS
Weight
1050 grams

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Game Pad Digital

GPD Win 5

Details
Price
$1,784
OS
Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)
Released
Nov 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch LTPS
Weight
565 grams

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Specs

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SpecNitro Blaze 11GPD Win 5
Price$1,199$1,784
OSWindows 11Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)
Screen10.95 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio8:516:9
Resolution2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh rateUnknown120 Hz
PanelIPSLTPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 8840HSAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPUAMD Zen 4AMD Zen 5
GPUAMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon 8060S
RAM16 GB LPDDR5X32 / 64 / 128 GB
StorageUnknownInternal 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery55 Wh80 Wh
Weight1050 grams565 grams
DimensionsUnknown267 mm x 111.6 mm x 24.21 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemNitro Blaze 11GPD Win 5
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Nitro Blaze 11 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Nitro Blaze 11 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win 5 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Acer Nitro Blaze 11 and the Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5?
Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 has similar emulation coverage to Acer Nitro Blaze 11. Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is about $585 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 is about 46% lighter. Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 has a 120 Hz LTPS screen, versus IPS on Acer Nitro Blaze 11. Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); Acer Nitro Blaze 11 runs Windows 11. Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, PS2; Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Acer Nitro Blaze 11 or the Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5?
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is the cheaper of the two at around $1,199, roughly $585 less than the Game Pad Digital GPD Win 5 based on catalog pricing.

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