Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) vs HP OMEN 16 (AMD)
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is the better laptop on paper: it is better for gaming, has a smoother screen and has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader. Pick the HP OMEN 16 only if it matters to you that it has Copilot+ AI features.
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Key differences
- Gaming Acer Nitro V16 AI wins
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is the one for gaming: its RTX 5070 plays modern games at high settings, while the HP OMEN 16 with its RTX 5050 plays modern games at 1080p.
- Smoothness Acer Nitro V16 AI wins
The Acer Nitro V16 AI's 180 Hz screen is smoother than the HP OMEN 16's 144 Hz one, which shows in fast games.
- Ports Acer Nitro V16 AI wins
Only the Acer Nitro V16 AI has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader.
- Extras HP OMEN 16 wins
Only the HP OMEN 16 has Copilot+ AI features.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Nitro V16 AI if…
- You play games: its RTX 5070 plays modern games at high settings.
- You play fast games: its 180 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Choose the HP OMEN 16 if…
- You want Copilot+ AI features, handy for Windows' newest AI tools.
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (83 Wh).
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 1080p webcam is sharper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Acer Nitro V16 AI leads on performance, the screen and ports and wireless, while the HP OMEN 16 leads on extras. 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 is better for gaming, and the HP OMEN 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 95 W | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | 16 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | 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 |
| Storage slots | — | 2 |
Screen
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is ahead on the screen.
It has a smoother screen, and the HP OMEN 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 62.5% sRGB |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The HP OMEN 16 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, and the Acer Nitro V16 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 7.5 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Charger | 135 W | 230 W |
| Charges via | — | Barrel (HP 4.5 mm smart pin) |
| Fast charging | — | 50% in 30 min |
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 2.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 360 x 275.6 x 24.5 mm | 357.5 x 269 x 23.7-25.4 mm |
| Colour | Black | Shadow black |
| Colours available | — | Shadow black, Ceramic white |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader, and the HP OMEN 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-A 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2; Power Delivery 3.0 charging, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (barrel power) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | None |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | — | MediaTek MT7922 (Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OMEN 16 is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features and has a sharper webcam, and the Acer Nitro V16 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Amber backlight, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator | Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlight, numeric keypad, 26-key rollover anti-ghosting |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | HP Imagepad (size not published) |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2x speakers, HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra |
| Microphones | built-in microphone | dual-array digital |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Kensington lock slot, Microsoft Pluton (firmware TPM), BIOS passwords (user, supervisor) | Firmware TPM 2.0, Camera privacy shutter |
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) | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NH.QYYEK.006 | BV3G4EA#ABU |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |