Comparison summary

  • Acer Nitro V 16″ is a winner for gaming as well as a better price.
  • Acer Nitro V 16 AI has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in 16″.
  • For graphics performance 16″ has a superior graphics card.
  • For carrying 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
  • 16 AI features more memory.
  • 16″ has a bigger SSD.
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Acer Nitro V 16 AI

Acer Nitro V 16″

2026 modelAMD CPUIPS screenSD card reader
2026 modelIPS screen

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Acer Nitro V 16 AIAcer Nitro V 16″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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AMD Ryzen 5 240-
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5050GeForce RTX 5060
Screen size
16″16″
Screen resolution
WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
5.38 lbs (2.44 kg)4.63 lbs (2.1 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.2 x 10.9 x 0.96 inches14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(36.07 x 27.69 x 2.44 cm)(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 ProWindows 11
Hard drives
1000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
February 12, 2026September 16, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$2,119.00$2,079.95
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$2,119.00$2,079.95
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Laptop Dimensions

Acer Nitro V 16 AI

14.2 in
36.07 cm
10.9 in
27.69 cm
Thickness: 0.96 in (2.44 cm)

Acer Nitro V 16″

14.04 in
35.66 cm
10.24 in
26.01 cm
Thickness: 0.78 in (1.98 cm)

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15″
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Acer Nitro V 16 AI summary

Acer Nitro V 16 AI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Only WUXGA resolution is weak for the 16″ IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 5.38 lbs (2.44 kg).

Acer Nitro V 16 AI Gaming Laptop | 16" WUXGA IPS 180Hz | AMD 6-Core Ryzen 5 240 | 64GB DDR5 1TB SSD | GeForce RTX 5050 8GB DLSS4 (Up to 440 AI Tops) | Backlit Keyboard Win11 Pro w/DLCA Accessory

【Powerful Storage】: 64GB DDR5 SDRAM Memory, 1TB Solid State Drive

【Acer Nitro V 16 Ryzen 5】: AMD Ryzen 5 240 Processor (6 Cores, 12 Threads, 16MB L3 Cache, Up to 5.0 GHz Boost Clock)

【Strong Graphics and Display】:16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10, IPS 180Hz display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB Laptop GPU (Up to 440 AI TOPS)

【External Ports and Slots】: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x MicroSD Card reader, 1x DC-in, 1x Kensington lock

【Operating System】: Windows 11 Professional, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3, Build-in Webcam, Authorized DLCA Accessory

ASIN: B0FWCSCWWD

Acer Nitro V 16″ summary

Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is mediocre well-suited for gaming. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is good. Acer Nitro V is light at only 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).

Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop | Intel Core 7 240H Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD | Backlit KB Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth Win11 Obsidian Black | w/USB Hub, W/GaLiMu

✔【Screen】 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 400 nits brightness;

✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD;

✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);

✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;

✔【Connectivity】 1 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port, Built-In Microphone, Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and Bluetooth;

✔【Operating System】 Windows 11;

ASIN: B0HJYWQ81N

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