TechRadar Verdict
I wish I liked the Acer Nitro NGR300 more than I do.
Its aesthetically pleasing and offers adequate performance for PC and mobile gaming.
At face value, it isnt a horrible controller.
In 2025, however, there isnt much of a reason to purchase the Acer Nitro NGR300.
However, its 20 cheaper than the Predator, coming in at 49.99.
If youre purchasing from abroad, youre looking at roughly $64.99 / AU$100.
The trade-off here is that the Nitro lacks the 2.4GHz connectivity and Nintendo Switch compatibility of its counterpart.
With these, youre also getting more features.
In the Kaleids case, youve got drift-resistant Hall effect sticks and tactile microswitch buttons.
While certainly an understated design, the subtly textured pattern bearing the Nitro emblem is a really nice touch.
Thats about where the positives end when it comes to design and features, sadly.
Overall build quality feels cheap and overly plasticky; a letdown even with that relatively budget-friendly price tag.
The bumpers and triggers are also relatively wide, with the latter also feeling quite listless when pressed.
The standout feature here is certainly the dedicated Turbo button.
It was also impressively responsive when used wirelessly over Bluetooth connection on mobile.
With the included Energizer batteries, I managed to get around 15-20 hours of play.
Should I buy the Acer Nitro NGR300?
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