Launched This Week: Acer laptop lineup, Haier F17 washing machine and 4 more

This week's launches bring plenty of interesting tech, from a washing machine with a touchscreen and RGB MiniLED TVs to new laptops, gaming headphones, soundbars and a pocket-sized vacuum tube DAC. Check them out.Acer Predator laptop, Haier F17 washing machine, Noise Clutch HP-P01Do you have a smart washing machine? But how smart is it, really? Bet it doesn’t have a dedicated touchscreen. Well, Haier has now put a tilted touchscreen on one. Interesting, sure, but that’s not the only launch which caught our attention this week. Acer unveiled an entire new laptop lineup, Hisense brought its RGB MiniLED TVs to India, Boat dropped three new soundbars in one go, and Headphone Zone launched a pocket-sized DAC with actual vacuum tubes inside.A lot to catch up on, so let’s dig right into it.Acer expands its laptop lineup in IndiaThis week Acer has expanded its laptop portfolio in India with a mix of new AI PCs, everyday laptops and gaming machines across its Aspire, Swift, Nitro and Predator ranges. The line-up includes: – The Aspire Pro with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, a 14-inch Full HD IPS display and up to 32GB RAM.– The Swift Pro, which gets Intel Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 H-series chips, a 14-inch WUXGA display with an optional OLED panel and weighs around 1.2kg.– The more affordable Aspire 3 with AMD Ryzen processors, a 15.6-inch Full HD display and up to 32GB RAM. For gamers, Acer has also introduced the Nitro 5 and Nitro 5 Pro with 16-inch 165Hz displays, Intel 14th Gen HX processors and RTX 4050/5050 GPUs, alongside three new Predator Helios Neo models, including the Helios Neo 16 Slim AI with an OLED display and RTX 5060, and the higher-end Helios Neo 16 AI with up to an RTX 5080. On the pricing front, the Acer Aspire 3 starts at Rs 39,999, while the Aspire Pro starts at Rs 69,999 and the Swift Pro at Rs 79,999. The Nitro 5 and Nitro 5 Pro start at Rs 1,67,990, with up to Rs 10,000 cashback, while the Predator range starts at Rs 2,42,990 for the Helios Neo 16, followed by Rs 2,62,990 for the Helios Neo 16 Slim AI and Rs 2,82,990 for the Helios Neo 16 AI, with up to Rs 10,000 cashback. Depending on the model, the new laptops are available through Acer's stores and online channels including Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance and Vijay Sales.Boat Aavante Bar Prime soundbar seriesThis week, Boat decided to help you upgrade your TV setup with its new Aavante Bar Prime soundbar range. There are three models to choose from including the DA600, B450 and Thunder-D. The aries comes packed with DA600 packing 600W output, 5.2-channel surround sound, Dolby Atmos, dual wired subwoofers and rear satellite speakers. The B450 brings 450W of output with 5.2-channel audio, while the Thunder-D supports Dolby Audio. Across the range, you get Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI eARC, USB, AUX and Optical connectivity. Boat Aavante Bar Prime soundbar series On the pricing front, the boAt Aavante Bar Prime range starts at Rs 12,999 and goes up to Rs 18,999 at introductory prices. You can pick one up from the boAt website, Amazon India, Flipkart and leading offline retail stores across the countryHisense UR8S RGB MiniLED TV seriesOh, and if you’re thinking of upgrading the TV as well, check this one out. Hisense has launched its UR8S RGB MiniLED TV series in India, bringing its RGB MiniLED technology to 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch screens. You get a native 180Hz refresh rate, up to 3,500 nits peak brightness and Anti-Reflection and Glare-Free technology.The Hisense UR8S series starts at Rs 1,19,990 and comes in 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch variants.Haier F17 washing machineNow, the launch you were waiting to hear more about from the start. A washing machine with a touchscreen. Haier has launched the F17 washing machine series with a tilted touchscreen. But what’s the actual use of that screen? Well, Haier says it is meant to make the machine easier to use, with the AI Wash feature analysing the fabric, load and stain profile to recommend the right wash programme.Meanwhile the machine comes with features like Essence Wash, Smart Dosing, 24 stain-removal modes, Steam Wash, a 525mm Super Drum, a Direct Motion motor, dual spray system and Wi-Fi connectivity. The F17 is also a washer-dryer, with drying controls that can be adjusted based on the fabric and load.Interested to try it out? Well, the Haier F17 Washer & Dryer comes in a 12kg capacity and is available to purchase at a cost Rs 75,990. Noise Clutch HP-P01 gaming headphonesNoise already has a pretty wide portfolio, from wearables and smartwatches to TWS earbuds, and this week it stepped into a new category of gaming audio. The company has launched the Clutch HP-P01, its first gaming headphone, with a 50mm driver, sub-30ms wireless latency, 7.1 virtual surround sound and a detachable boom microphone. It also gets a full-metal frame, fabric-wrapped cushions, and supports 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 6.0 and 3.5mm wired connectivity. Battery life is rated at up to 40 hours with the LEDs off, and it weighs around 300g.The Noise Clutch HP-P01 is priced at Rs 4,999 and is currently available for pre-booking on the official website of Noise. It comes in Black/Red, Purple/Gold and Grey/Green, with deliveries starting around August 27.Rapoo C500AF 4K webcamNow, for anyone looking to give their work desk a little upgrade, Rapoo has launched the C500AF 4K webcam. It comes with 4K resolution, autofocus and a 75-degree wide-angle lens, along with dual noise-reduction microphones for clearer calls. There’s also a built-in privacy cover, USB plug-and-play support, 360-degree rotation and a flexible mounting clip. It works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Android. Rapoo C500AF 4K webcam You can get the Rapoo C500AF 4K webcam at a launch price of Rs 8,999. The webcam is priced at an MRP of Rs 15,399. - EndsPublished By: Divya BhatiPublished On: Aug 14, 2026 16:58 IST