Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) vs Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-52)
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Acer Nitro V16 AI has an SD card reader and has a smoother screen, while the Acer Nitro V15 is lighter.
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Key differences
- Weight Acer Nitro V15 wins
The Acer Nitro V15 is 0.3 kg lighter: 2.11 kg against 2.44 kg.
- Ports Acer Nitro V16 AI wins
Only the Acer Nitro V16 AI has an SD card reader.
- Smoothness Acer Nitro V16 AI wins
The Acer Nitro V16 AI's screen refreshes faster: 180 Hz against 165 Hz.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Nitro V16 AI if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You notice smooth motion: its screen runs at 180 Hz.
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 16 inches.
Choose the Acer Nitro V15 if…
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.3 kg lighter.
- You want a slim laptop that slips into a bag: it's 15.7 mm thick.
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core i7-13620H has the power for photo and video editing.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Acer Nitro V16 AI leads on ports and wireless, while the Acer Nitro V15 leads on battery and weight. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is ahead on performance.
It has faster memory, and the Acer Nitro V15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-52) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 95 W | 75 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | 16 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR4 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
Screen
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is ahead on the screen.
The Acer Nitro V16 AI has a slightly bigger screen: 16" against 15.6". It has a smoother screen and has a slightly bigger screen, and the Acer Nitro V15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-52) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Acer Nitro V15 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter and is slimmer, and the Acer Nitro V16 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-52) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 7.5 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Charger | 135 W | 135 W |
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 2.11 kg |
| Dimensions | 360 x 275.6 x 24.5 mm | 362.3 x 239.9 x 15.7-23.5 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Colours available | — | Black |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the Acer Nitro V15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-52) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x 3.5 mm combo audio, 1x microSD | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI (version not published), 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt (1 port, version not stated) |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 or above |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-52) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | camera (resolution not published) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Amber backlight, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator | amber backlight, NitroSense key, Caps Lock and microphone mute indicators |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | built-in microphone | built-in microphone (count not stated) |
| Pen | No | — |
| Security | Kensington lock slot, Microsoft Pluton (firmware TPM), BIOS passwords (user, supervisor) | Firmware TPM, Kensington lock slot, BIOS user and supervisor passwords |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-52) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NH.QYYEK.006 | NH.QZAEK.008 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |