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.
  • Lenovo LOQ 15″ offers more memory.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare technical specifications of Acer Nitro V 16″

Lenovo LOQ 15″

Acer Nitro V 16″

2026 modelAMD CPUIPS screenSD card reader
2026 modelIPS screen

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Lenovo LOQ 15″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 4050GeForce RTX 5060
Screen size
15.6″16″
Screen resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
6.2 lbs (2.81 kg)4.63 lbs (2.1 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11
Hard drives
2000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
September 16, 2026September 16, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$2,399.00$2,079.95
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$2,399.00$2,079.95
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16″
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Lenovo LOQ 15″ summary

Lenovo LOQ is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card which is subpar well-suited 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. Just Full HD resolution is not the best for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is passable. It is quite heavy at 6.2 lbs (2.81 kg).

Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, 15.6" FHD 144Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 170, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 64GB DDR5, 3TB Storage(2TB SSD+1TB Docking Station Set), Backlit Keyboard, WiFi 6, Win 11, Luna Gray

15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz DISPLAY - Features 15.6-inch 1920×1080 FHD IPS screen with 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nit brightness, anti-glare coating, 100% sRGB and FreeSync support, delivers rich colors and smooth motion for gaming, media streaming and everyday productivity. Upgraded: Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.

AMD RYZEN 7 170 PROCESSOR - Features AMD Ryzen 7 170 (8C/16T, 3.2GHz base /4.75GHz boost, 4MB L2 /16MB L3 cache), delivers responsive performance and smooth multitasking for gaming, productivity, entertainment, and everyday computing.

AMPLE 64GB DDR5 MEMORY & 2TB SSD STORAGE - Equipped with 64GB DDR5 system memory for seamless multi-app multitasking and demanding applications, paired with speedy 2TB SSD for fast boot-up, quick loading and ample local storage for your games, files and digital content.

NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX4050 GRAPHICS, BACKLIT KEYBOARD & WI-FI 6 - Equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 graphics for detailed visuals and smooth performance in gaming, streaming and content creation, backlit keyboard for comfortable typing and clear key visibility under low-light conditions, and Wi-Fi 6 for fast, stable wireless connection to support browsing, streaming, gaming and online work.

WINDOWS 11 HOME, PORTABLE DESIGN & VERSATILE PORTS ‑ Pre‑installed Windows 11 Home for everyday productivity. Compact build measuring 14.14 x 9.29 x 0.78 inches, 3.97 lbs. Rich port selection includes 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Power Connector, 1 x RJ45, 1 x Audio Combo Jack, 1 x Card Reader. Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth.

ASIN: B0HJWGHZXV

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 acceptable 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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