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Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-41-R2AJ
Released September 2025.3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Release date September 2025. Tom's Hardware reviewed it on 27 Aug 2025 before it was on sale, and PCWorld reported Acer introducing the Nitro V 16S family at IFA on 3 Sep 2025. The exact first retail date was not found. Last checked 11 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 16in
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 260
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Weight (published)
- 2.1kg
87 of 179 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- microSD card
- 3.5 mm audio
- 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- DC in
- HDMI 2.1
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
General
- Model numbers
- ANV16S-41-R2AJ, NH.QZYAA.0011Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Configurations section: Acer offers one configuration of the Nitro V 16S AI, ANV16S-41-R2AJ, the same as the review unit (Ryzen 7 260, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, 16-inch 180Hz 1200p IPS, Wi-Fi 6E, 1 GbE, Windows 11 Home).2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026Listing title ends with ANV16S-41-R2AJ: Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5060, 16 inch WUXGA IPS 180Hz, 32GB DDR5, 1TB Gen 4 SSD, Wi-Fi 6.3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Reference / Part Number NH.QZYAA.001 for ANV16S-41-R2AJ.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Available2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026Listing is current with a buy box, 500+ bought in the past month.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $1,299.991Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026MSRP of $1,299 (table: $1,299.99) for ANV16S-41-R2AJ. At publication on 27 Aug 2025 it was not yet on sale at Acer or Amazon.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Chassis
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width357.7Depth264Thickness (max)19.9mm(14.1 × 10.4 × 0.8 in)3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Width 357.7 mm, depth 264 mm, height 19.9 mm. Amazon lists 14.08 x 10.39 x 0.79 inches. Tom's Hardware measured 14.09 x 10.5 x 0.9-1.0 inches, which likely includes the feet.5Press articlepcworld.com/article/2893849/acers-nitro-v-16s-packs-big-rtx-gaming-power-into-a-slim-frame.htmlRead 11 October 2026Acer says the Nitro V 16S measures 19.9 mm thin.
- Weight (published)
- 2.1kg(4.6 lb)2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026Item weight 4.6 pounds. Acer states 4.64 pounds, which is 2.1 kg.3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Weight 2.1 kg.5Press articlepcworld.com/article/2893849/acers-nitro-v-16s-packs-big-rtx-gaming-power-into-a-slim-frame.htmlRead 11 October 2026Acer says the Nitro V 16S weighs 4.64 pounds, which is 2.1 kg.
- Lid material
- Aluminium1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026The lid and bottom panel are aluminum.
- Bottom material
- Aluminium1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026
- Max hinge angle
- Not available
- MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 16in(40.6 cm)2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026
- Native resolution
- 1920 × 1200px2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026
- Pixel density
- 141.5ppi
- Backlight
- Not available
- Dimming zones
- Not available
- Panel part number
- Not available
- Screen surface
- Matte1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026The panel has a matte finish.
- Stylus
- Not available
- Refresh rate modes
Width (px) Height (px) Maximum operating refresh (Hz) 1920 1200 180 - Max refresh rate
- 180Hz
- Adaptive sync
- Not available
- Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
- Not available
- Native panel colour depth
- Not available
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)
- Not available
- Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
- Not available
- Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
- Not available
- Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
- Not available
- sRGB coverage (claimed)
- 100%2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026The listing says 100% sRGB color coverage. Coverage or volume is not stated.
- DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- HDR certification
- Not available
- Factory calibrated
- Not available
- Second display
- Not available
Processor
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 2602Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026
- Processor brand
- AMD3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Processor manufacturer AMD, model 260, 8 cores, 16 threads.
- Core configuration
Core type Count Core Base clock (GHz) Max clock (GHz) Zen 4 8 Zen 4 3.8 5.1 Source1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Zen 4 based Hawk Point, 8 cores, 16 threads, base 3.8 GHz, boost up to 5.1 GHz.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 11 October 2026Architecture Zen 4 (former codename Hawk Point), 8 cores with SMT, 16 threads, base 3.8 GHz, max boost 5.1 GHz.- CPU cores
- 8
- Cores labelled performance
- 0
- Cores labelled efficiency
- 0
- Max boost clock
- 5.1GHz
- L3 cache
- 16MB3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026L3 cache 16 MB, L2 cache 8 MB.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 11 October 2026L2 cache 8 MB, L3 cache 16 MB.
- Sustained CPU power (configured)
- Not available
- Peak CPU power (configured)
- Not available
- Combined CPU and GPU power
- Not available
Graphics
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026
- GPU brand
- NVIDIA3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA.
- Dynamic Boost
- Not available
- GPU switching
- Not available
Memory
- Installed RAM
- 32GB1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 202632GB DDR5-5600 (2x 16GB).
- RAM speed
- 5,600MT/s1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026
- Memory channels
- 21Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026
- Memory slots
Slot Count Occupied Module size (GB) SO-DIMM 2 Yes 16 - RAM slots
- 2
- Free RAM slots
- 0
- Maximum supported RAM
- 32GB2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 20262 DDR5 slots total, maximum 32GB.5Press articlepcworld.com/article/2893849/acers-nitro-v-16s-packs-big-rtx-gaming-power-into-a-slim-frame.htmlRead 11 October 2026Acer's Nitro V 16S family goes up to 32GB RAM and 2TB storage. The article describes the Intel Core 9 270H and RTX 5070 options, which are not this model.
Storage
- Installed storage
- 1TB1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (WD SN5000S).
- Storage type
- NVMe SSD3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026SSD with PCI Express 4.0 interface and NVMe.
- Installed drive PCIe generation
- 41Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026
- Storage slots
Form factor Interface Count Occupied M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 1 Yes M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 1 No - M.2 slots
- 2
- Free storage slots
- 1
- Maximum slot PCIe generation
- Not available
Ports
- Ports
Type Version Count Side Maximum data rate (Gbps) DP Alt Mode Maximum charging input (W) Maximum peripheral power (W) Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 Left Not available Not available Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 Left 5 Not available Not available Not available microSD card Not available 1 Left Not available Not available Not available Not available 3.5 mm audio Not available 1 Left Not available Not available Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 Right 10 Not available Not available Not available DC in Not available 1 Rear Not available Not available Not available Not available HDMI HDMI 2.1 1 Rear Not available Not available Not available Not available USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 Rear 10 Yes 65 15 Source1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Right side two USB-A, left side one USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm jack and microSD slot, rear power barrel port, HDMI 2.1 and one USB-C. The spec table lists USB 3.2 Gen 2 for the Type-C and for three Type-A ports. The Acer feed lists one Gen 1 port on the left, which is used here. The Acer manual calls the rear Type-C USB 4, while the Acer marketing diagram on the exact Amazon listing says USB 3.2 full function, so USB 3.2 Gen 2 is stored.3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Ports list: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one Type-C with DisplayPort alternate mode, RJ-45, HDMI 2.1, combo jack, microSD card reader. The same row also lists USB4 and Thunderbolt 4, which do not fit the exact model and are not stored.4Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/acer_nitro_anv16s_41_r218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Acer user manual for ANV16S-41 / ANV16S-61 (Italian copy hosted by Trovaprezzi, 05/2025). Left view: Ethernet, USB, microSD slot, headset jack. Right view: two USB ports, one with offline charging. Rear: DC-in, HDMI 2.1, Type-C with DisplayPort, input needs a 65 W 20 V source and output is up to 3 A at 5 V. The manual covers two models and calls the Type-C USB 4, which conflicts with the exact-model sources.- USB-C ports
- 1
- Thunderbolt
- Not available
- Highest HDMI version
- HDMI 2.1
- Card reader
- Yes
- Ethernet speed
- Not available
- Maximum USB-C charging input
- 65W
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 62Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax.
- Wi-Fi bands
- Not available
Keyboard and touchpad
- Keyboard layouts
- Not available
- Key switches
- Not available
- Keyboard backlight
- RGB zones1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Four-zone RGB keyboard with user-configurable zones.
- Numpad
- Yes1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026
- Key travel
- Not available
- Pointing stick
- Not available
- Touchpad size
- Not available
Camera and audio
- Webcam privacy
- Not available
- Built-in speaker drivers
- 23Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-anv16s-41-r2aj-nh-qzyaa-001Read 11 October 2026Number of built-in speakers 2.
- Total speaker power
- Not available
Battery and power
- Claimed battery life
- Not available
- Adapter rated output
- 135W1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026A 135-watt power adapter is supplied.
- Laptop charging connector
- Barrel1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Proprietary port for a barrel-style plug on the rear panel.
- Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
- Not available
Cooling
- Vapor chamber
- Not available
- Liquid metal
- Not available
- Power modes
- Not available
Security
- Fingerprint
- None1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026
- Remote management
- Not available
- Security lock slot
- Not available
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Operating System: Windows 11 Home.
- OS family
- Windows2Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823Read 11 October 2026
- Security updates until
- Not available
Measured display
We could not find any of these 12 fields. Show them
- Brightness (measured, centre)
- Not available
- Brightness (measured, average)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- Not available
- HDR peak brightness (measured)
- Not available
- sRGB coverage (measured)
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
- Not available
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- Not available
- PWM flicker found
- Not available
- PWM frequency (measured)
- Not available
- PWM at or below brightness
- Not available
- Response black to white (measured)
- Not available
- Response grey to grey (measured)
- Not available
Measured performance
We could not find any of these 8 fields. Show them
- Cinebench 2024 single-core
- Not available
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 single-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 multi-core
- Not available
- 3DMark Time Spy graphics
- Not available
- 3DMark Steel Nomad
- Not available
- SSD sequential read (measured)
- Not available
- Game frame rates
- Not available
Measured noise and temperature
- Fan noise per mode
- Not available
- Max fan noise
- Not available
- Fan noise while gaming
- Not available
- Top surface under load
- Not available
- Bottom surface under load
- 52.8°C1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Hottest part of the chassis: bottom of the case, right of center, 127 F, converted to 52.8 C. Measured during the 15-run Metro Exodus stress test.
- Palm rest under load
- Not available
- CPU temperature in stress test
- 60°C1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026CPU package during the Metro Exodus stress test. Power mode is not stated.
Measured battery and power
- Battery runtime per test
Test Brightness (nits) Hours (h) Mixed use 150 10.28 - Wi-Fi browsing runtime
- Not available
- Video runtime
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Power draw idle
- Not available
- Power draw gaming
- Not available
- Power draw max
- Not available
- Sustained CPU power (measured)
- Not available
- GPU power while gaming (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Certifications
We could not find any of these 6 fields. Show them
- Intel Evo
- Not available
- Copilot+ PC
- Not available
- Colour certifications
- Not available
- ENERGY STAR
- Not available
- EPEAT
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Not available
- Power adapter included
- Yes1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year1Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Ships with a one-year limited warranty from Acer.
- Warranty service
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.acer.com/us-en/laptops/nitro/nitro-v-16s-ai-amd/pdp/NH.QZYAA.0011Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-v-16s-ai-reviewRead 11 October 2026Acer US product page linked from the review. The page itself was not reachable from the research machine.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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Sources
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- Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0F195W823
- Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/acer_nitro_anv16s_41_r218.pdf
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