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 smaller 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 11Windows 11 Home
Hard drives
1000gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
February 16, 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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Lenovo LOQ 15″
Pro
Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,349.99
15″
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Pro
Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,499.99
16″
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Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUIPS screen
$1,369.99
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Acer Nitro V 16S summary

Acer Nitro V 16S is attractively priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 video card which is superb for playing games. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WUXGA resolution is reasonable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay. Acer Nitro V 16S is quite heavy 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 with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, w/Mouse pad (16GB RAM | 1TB PCIe SSD, Win11 Home)

16” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS 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.

Intel Core 7 240H processor with 10 cores (6 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores), 16 threads, base frequencies of 2.5 GHz (P-cores) and 1.8 GHz (E-cores), up to 5.2 GHz turbo boost, and 24 MB L3 cache. It has 45 W base power (up to 115 W turbo), supports up to DDR5-6400 memory, and integrates Intel Graphics with 64 execution units up to 1.55 GHz for efficient multimedia tasks.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a mid-range desktop GPU based on Blackwell architecture, featuring 3840 CUDA cores, a boost clock up to 2565 MHz (OC mode), 8 GB GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 28 Gbps speed, and a TDP of around 145 W. It supports PCIe 5.0, up to 4 displays at 4K/480Hz or 8K/165Hz with DSC, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, and advanced AI capabilities for gaming and content creation.

16GB high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once, 1TB PCIe NVME M.2 Solid State Drive for ample storage space. Bundled with Mouse Pad. Original Seal is opened for upgrade ONLY. Bundled with Mouse Pad.

Webcam, 4- Zone RGB Keyboard, HD Audio, Memory Card Slot, Numeric Keypad

ASIN: B0G4V6ZFP2

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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