Comparison summary

  • Nitro V 16S is the better value option.
  • For graphics performance Nitro V 16S has a better graphics card.
  • Nitro V 16S has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
  • For carrying Nitro V 16S is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
  • Lenovo LOQ 15″ features more memory.
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Acer Nitro V 16S

Lenovo LOQ 15″

2026 modelIPS screen
2025 modelAMD CPUIPS screen

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Acer Nitro V 16SLenovo LOQ 15″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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-AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 4050
Screen size
16″15.6″
Screen resolution
WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Weight
4.63 lbs (2.1 kg)5.25 lbs (2.38 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.08 x 10.39 x 0.79 inches14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86 inches
(35.76 x 26.39 x 2.01 cm)(35.99 x 25.88 x 2.18 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Hard drives
1000gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
January 3, 2026November 13, 2025
Amazon.com List Price
$1,300.00$1,399.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,300.00$1,399.99
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Laptop Dimensions

Acer Nitro V 16S

14.08 in
35.76 cm
10.39 in
26.39 cm
Thickness: 0.79 in (2.01 cm)

Lenovo LOQ 15″

14.17 in
35.99 cm
10.19 in
25.88 cm
Thickness: 0.86 in (2.18 cm)

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Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,349.99
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Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,499.99
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Acer Nitro V 16S summary

Acer Nitro V 16S is a great value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card which is brilliant well-suited for playing games. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WUXGA resolution is acceptable for the 16-inch IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is adequate. Acer Nitro V 16S is quite on the heavier side at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).

acer Nitro V 16S 16” WUXGA IPS 180Hz Gaming Laptop|Intel Core 7 Processor 240H|NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060|RGB Backlit|Black| 16GB RAM DDR5 | 1024GB SSD | Windows 11 Home | Bundle with USB 3.0 Hub

【RAM & Storage】This computer comes with 16GB RAM DDR5 | 1024GB SSD

【Intel Core 7-240H Processor】It is a high-end mobile CPU for laptops of the Raptor Lake-H series It was announced in late 2024 and offers 6 performance cores (P-cores, Golden Cove architecture) and 4 of the 8 efficient cores possible (E-cores, Gracemont architecture). The P-cores support Hyper-Threading for 16 threads when combined with the E-cores. The clock rates range from 2.5 to 5.2 GHz (single-core boost) on the performance cluster and 1.8 to 4 GHz on the efficient cluster.

【 16” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Display】 Experience exceptional clarity and vibrant detail with the WUXGA 1920 x 1200 display, featuring 100% sRGB color coverage for true-to-life, accurate colors. With a 180Hz refresh rate, enjoy ultra-smooth, fluid motion, even during fast-paced action.

【Other features】GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7,Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI,Advanced Dual-Fan Cooling, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home OS.

【Bundle with USB Hub】Bundled with USB 3.0 Hub, Suitable for USB port computer and other equipment, standard USB3.0 theory 5Gbps high-speed transmission, can actually SUB2.0 multi-port expansion, such as: mouse, keyboard connection.

ASIN: B0G6KCV7ZX

Lenovo LOQ 15″ summary

Lenovo LOQ is a fair value Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card which is decent for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. Full HD resolution is fine for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay. It is quite hefty at 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg).

Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor | 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home

【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor (4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB L3 Cache, 2 MB L2 Cache, 3.2 GHz Base Frequency, Up to 4.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency).

【Graphics】NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6.

【Display】 15.6 inch Non-Touch Display, 144Hz, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 300 nits, G-SYNC.

【RAM and Storage】 Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM. Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD.

【Tech Specs】 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English. White Backlight Keyboard.

ASIN: B0FR6CWGJB

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