Comparison summary

  • Alienware 15 AI has Windows 11 Pro, which is better and safer than Windows 11 that is in Acer Nitro V 16″.
  • Nitro V has a bigger screen. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
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Alienware 15 AI

Acer Nitro V 16″

2026 modelAMD CPU
2026 modelIPS screen

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Alienware 15 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 7 260-
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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32gb32gb
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 5060
Screen size
15.3″16″
Screen resolution
WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)4.63 lbs (2.1 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.76 x 9.85 x 0.9 inches14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(34.95 x 25.02 x 2.29 cm)(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 ProWindows 11
Hard drives
2000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
September 21, 2026September 16, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$2,199.00$2,059.95
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$2,199.00$2,059.95
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Laptop Dimensions

Alienware 15 AI

13.76 in
34.95 cm
9.85 in
25.02 cm
Thickness: 0.9 in (2.29 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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Alienware 15 AI summary

Alienware 15 AI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 video card which is subpar great for gaming. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Just WUXGA resolution is not the best for the 15″ 165 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is passable. It is reasonably weighted enough at 4.96 lbs (2.25 kg).

Dell Alienware 15 AI Gaming Laptop 15.3" WUXGA 165Hz FreeSync AMD 8-core Ryzen 7 260 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 DLSS 4 (Up to 572 AI Tops) Backlit WiFi 6 Type-C Win11 Pro

32GB DDR5 | 2TB SSD

Flagship 8 Cores Dominance: Powered by an AMD 8 cores Ryzen 7 260 Processor with a base clock of 3.8GHz, max boost up to 5.1GHz, 24MB Cache, and 16 threads for uncompromising performance in gaming, 3D rendering, and extreme multitasking.

Smooth and Vivid Visuals: Experience fast-paced gaming and lifelike graphics with a 15.3-inch WUXGA 165Hz display and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics, delivering smooth performance and enhanced visual clarity.

Pro-Grade Connectivity Hub: Features 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 with USB-C charging support (up to 100W) (USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4a), 1 x HDMI 2.1, and 1 x Ethernet RJ-45 - perfect for multi-monitor gaming setups, lightning-fast data transfers, or lag-free wired esports competition.

Immersive Battle Station: Runs Windows 11 Professional, with a backlit keyboard for personalized flair, Wi-Fi 6 for ultra-low latency, and a 720p HD camera for video calls - ideal for esports tournaments, live streaming, or intensive creative work.

ASIN: B0HKHCJ3QN

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

Alienware 15 AI
Acer Nitro V 16″