Comparison summary

  • Acer Nitro V 16″ is quite a winner for gaming and a better deal.
  • For displaying graphics Nitro V has a better graphics card.
  • Nitro V features a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
  • For portability Nitro V is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
  • Lenovo LOQ 15″ offers more memory.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro)
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Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro)

Acer Nitro V 16″

2026 modelAMD CPUIPS screen
2026 modelIPS screen

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Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro)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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AMD Ryzen 7 170-
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb32gb
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 5060
Screen size
15.6″16″
Screen resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
7 lbs (3.18 kg)4.63 lbs (2.1 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.22 x 10.06 x 0.98 inches14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(36.12 x 25.55 x 2.49 cm)(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11Windows 11
Hard drives
2000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
October 7, 2026September 16, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$2,099.99$2,059.95
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$2,099.99$2,059.95
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Laptop Dimensions

Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro)

14.22 in
36.12 cm
10.06 in
25.55 cm
Thickness: 0.98 in (2.49 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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Lenovo LOQ 15″ (Pro) summary

Lenovo LOQ is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best AMD processor, however a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics 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. Only Full HD resolution is unremarkable for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is good. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg).

Lenovo LOQ 15.6" Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7, AMD Ryzen 7 170 Processor, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB 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: B0HM96V4H1

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 80% 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

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