Comparison summary

  • Acer Nitro V 16in is outright winner for gaming and a better deal.
  • Nitro V 16in features a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
  • For portability Nitro V 16in is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
  • Lenovo LOQ 15″ has a larger SSD for storage.
Compare technical specifications of Acer Nitro V 16in
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Acer Nitro V 16in

Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro)

2026 modelIPS screen
2026 modelAMD CPUIPS screen

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Acer Nitro V 16inLenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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-AMD Ryzen 7 170
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb16gb
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 5050
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)7 lbs (3.18 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches14.22 x 10.06 x 0.98 inches
(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)(36.12 x 25.55 x 2.49 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11Windows 11
Hard drives
500gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
October 2, 2026October 7, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$1,349.95$1,499.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,349.95$1,499.99
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Laptop Dimensions

Acer Nitro V 16in

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

Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro)

14.22 in
36.12 cm
10.06 in
25.55 cm
Thickness: 0.98 in (2.49 cm)

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Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUIPS screen
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Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 4050 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,399.99
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Compare Acer Nitro V 16in vs Lenovo LOQ 15″ (HEIGON)
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Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 4050 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,499.99
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Acer Nitro V 16in summary

Acer Nitro V 16in is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU which is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. WUXGA resolution is satisfactory for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. Your 500gb SSD storage is less than average. Acer Nitro V 16in is quite on the heavier side at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).

Acer Nitro V 16in Gaming Laptop Obsidian Black - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - Intel Core 7 240H - 16" WUXGA IPS 165Hz Display - 16GB DDR5 RAM 512GB SSD - WiFi6 Backlit KB Win11 - 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;

✔【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 5050 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;

✔【Memory & Storage】 16GB DDR5 megahertz and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD;

✔【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: B0HLQSLYXY

Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro) summary

Lenovo LOQ is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card that is subpar well-suited for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is adequate for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is good. It is quite bulky at 7 lbs (3.18 kg).

Lenovo LOQ 15.6" Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7, AMD Ryzen 7 170 Processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, 144Hz FHD IPS Display, HDMI, USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11

【Powerful Ryzen 7 + RTX 5050 Performance】Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 170 processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and up to 4.75GHz boost speed, paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 graphics for smooth gaming, content creation, streaming, and demanding multitasking.

【15.6" FHD 144Hz IPS Display】Enjoy smooth and responsive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS anti-glare display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 300-nit brightness, and 100% sRGB color coverage for gaming, entertainment, and creative work.

【Upgradeable DDR5 Memory & PCIe SSD】Designed for flexible customization with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage. Dual SODIMM memory slots and dual M.2 SSD slots provide room for expanded multitasking performance and additional storage capacity.

【Full Connectivity & Backlit Keyboard】Features USB-C 5Gbps with Power Delivery, 2 x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm audio combo jack, and power connector. The full-size white backlit keyboard with numeric keypad improves visibility and comfort for gaming, work, and study.

【Original Windows 11 & Portable Design】Comes with the original Windows 11 operating system and a sleek Black chassis. Measuring approximately 14.22" W x 10.06" D x 0.98" H and weighing about 5 lbs, it delivers a practical balance of gaming performance and everyday portability.

ASIN: B0HM94LWY1

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