Acer debuted a new ePaper monitor, a folding triple-screen extender, and expanded its lineup of portable projectors, tablets, and 5G connectivity solutions during its next@acer global press conference in Berlin at IFA 2026, according to company announcements covered by Portaltic and La Esquina 506. The hardware rollouts target mobile professionals, hybrid workers, and users requiring specialized displays for extended productivity sessions on the move.
Acer EP130K ePaper Monitor Delivers Paper-Like Productivity
The Acer EP130K monitor features a paper-like graphic experience designed to ease eye strain during long work sessions, as reported by Portaltic. According to product specifications detailed by La Esquina 506, the display supports a resolution of up to 3,200 x 2,400 pixels at a 60 Hz refresh rate, incorporating both color and black-and-white modes. The ePaper screen accommodates direct touch input via a stylus or a user’s finger, simulating the physical sensation of writing or drawing on paper. Power is supplied via a single USB Type-C cable from a host device, while the panel’s biestable functionality allows images to remain visible even when all power sources are disconnected.
Acer PD163Q P3 Triple-Screen Extender Expands Mobile Multitasking
For hybrid professionals managing complex workflows, the Acer PD163Q P3 provides a portable multi-monitor environment using three foldable 15.6-inch IPS Full HD panels, according to Portaltic. La Esquina 506 notes that the device connects to a host computer through a single USB-C cable and allows users to utilize additional screens in total when paired with a laptop. Each of the three panels functions independently, supporting both extended and cloned display modes to dedicate separate screens to individual tasks.
Portable Projectors, Iconia Tablets, and 5G Hardware Additions
Acer also expanded its peripheral and mobile lineup at IFA 2026 with several auxiliary devices:
- Acer C350e Projector: Features a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, an 8,000 LED lumen light source, 350 ANSI lumens of brightness, and dual 3W speakers, alongside Google Gemini integration for AI interactions when not actively projecting (Portaltic, La Esquina 506).
- Acer Iconia Tablets: Introduces the 16-inch Acer Iconia X16 and an updated 14-inch Acer Iconia X14 (X14-21M), both powered by MediaTek Helio G80 processors, Android 16, OLED displays with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, and matte black metal chassis (Portaltic, La Esquina 506).
- 5G Connectivity: Includes the Acer Connect X6ES 5G CPE router with Wi-Fi 6E and intelligent failover switching, alongside the plug-and-play Acer Connect D5P 5G adapter featuring tri-SIM flexibility supporting eSIM, nano SIM, and vSIM options (Portaltic, La Esquina 506).
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