Comparison of Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Comparison of Acer Nitro V 16″ vs Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98)

Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) vs Acer Nitro V 16″

Comparison summary

  • Nitro V is the better value option.
  • Nitro V has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
  • For graphics performance Alienware X15R1 has a better performing graphics card.
  • Nitro V features more memory.
  • X15R1 is thinner and more compact in size.
Compare technical specifications of Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98)
Compare technical specifications of Acer Nitro V 16″

Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98)

Acer Nitro V 16″

Thini7 CPU
2026 modelIPS screen

Compare specifications

Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98)Acer Nitro V 16″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i7-11800H-
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 3070GeForce RTX 5050
Screen size
15.6″16″
Screen resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
5 lbs (2.27 kg)4.63 lbs (2.1 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.16 x 10.91 x 0.62 inches14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(35.97 x 27.71 x 1.57 cm)(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11
Hard drives
1000gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
October 7, 2021October 2, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$1,719.00$1,689.95
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,719.00$1,689.95
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Laptop Dimensions

Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98)

14.16 in
35.97 cm
10.91 in
27.71 cm
Thickness: 0.62 in (1.57 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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17″
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B2074
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15″
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15″
Compare Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) vs MSI Katana 15 HX (KAT15HXB14810)
MSI Katana 15 HX
KAT15HXB14810
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2025 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUHigh resolution
$1,568.00
15″
Compare Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) vs MSI Katana 15″
MSI Katana 15″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUIPS screen
$1,769.00
16″
Compare Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) vs Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot (NH.U18AA.002)
Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot
NH.U18AA.002
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,799.99
$1,649.99
16″
Compare Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,829.95
Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) viewed from another angle
Acer Nitro V 16″ viewed from another angle

Alienware X15R1 (CXJ98) summary

Alienware X15R1 is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less memory than competitors for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card that is unremarkable for gaming. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 60% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is ok for the 15″ monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is decent. It is quite heavy at 5 lbs (2.27 kg).

Alienware X15R1 Gaming Laptop - 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) 360Hz 1ms Display, Intel Core i7-11800H Processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 DDR6 Graphics, Windows 11 Home- Lunar Light

15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 360Hz, Non-Touch, 1ms, Advanced Optimus, ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC

11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H (24 MB cache, 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.60 GHz Turbo)

1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, integrated

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB GDDR6

ASIN: B09DFJD6CH

Acer Nitro V 16″ summary

Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card 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 reasonable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay. Acer Nitro V is quite heavy at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).

Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - Intel Core 7 240H Processor - 32GB DDR5 1TB 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;

✔【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】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 1TB 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: B0HLS2BY1M

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