Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5 Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5 $1,000	Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 $1,068	Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
acer	Lenovo
Model
Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-42)	Legion 5i
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Laptop)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
16GB RAM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1000GB SSD	512GB SSD
1000GB SSD Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 180Hz	15.3 Inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2K WUXGA IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit	Windows 11
Weight
2.44 kg (5.4 lbs)	2.4 kg (approximate)
Color
Shadow Black	Eclipse Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 240	Intel Core i7-13650HX
AMD Ryzen 5 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
6.0	14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)
Threads
12.0	20.0
Base Clock
4.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	4.9 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16.0"	15.3 Inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA)	1920 x 1200 pixels
Refresh Rate
180Hz	165Hz (variable, AI-optimized)
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
72% NTSC (100% sRGB approximation)	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits (typical)	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles	Anti-glare coating, 100% sRGB coverage
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Laptop)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
TGP
Up to 75W (Dynamic Boost enabled)	Maximum 75W (with Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Supported with dedicated hardware acceleration	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported (DLSS 3.0 compatible)	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 8,200	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy: 10,500
Additional Features
NVIDIA Optimus technology, G-SYNC compatible	AI-enhanced graphics, DLSS 3
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SDRAM	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (2x32GB) via SO-DIMM slots	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5
Installed RAM
16GB RAM
Storage
Primary Storage
1000GB SSD	512GB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available via M.2 slot, supports SATA SSD/HDD	Available via M.2 slot, not included
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS/Software RAID configurations	Supported via BIOS configuration
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No dedicated macro keys, but customizable function keys	Full-sized Legion TrueStrike keyboard with N-Key Rollover
RGB Customization
Per-key RGB backlit keyboard with customizable zones	White backlit keyboard with customizable RGB zones
Game Optimization
Pre-installed Acer NitroSense software for performance tuning and fan control	Lenovo AI Engine+ for dynamic performance tuning
Key Selling Point
Refuses to Overheat
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan cooling system with Acer CoolBoost technology, vapor chamber for CPU/GPU, designed not to overheat.	Legion Coldfront: Hyper with vapor chamber, copper heat pipes, and dual fans
Overclocking Support
Limited; GPU overclocking supported via NVIDIA Control Panel, CPU overclocking not officially supported	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage software
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo modes accessible via NitroSense	Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
See GPU and CPU scores above	See above in Graphics
Battery
Capacity
76Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours typical usage (web browsing, light gaming)	Up to 9 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Supports 100W USB-C Power Delivery with fast charging (50% in 30 mins)	Supports 100W fast charging via USB-C, 0-70% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
65W USB-C Power Adapter	230W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2x2 MU-MIMO, 6GHz support)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 4.0 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Kensington Lock
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size backlit RGB keyboard with anti-ghosting and 1.7mm key travel	Legion TrueStrike full-sized keyboard with white backlight
Key Travel
1.7mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch gestures, integrated buttons	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Dual 2W speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony technology	Nahimic audio software for immersive sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam with dual microphones	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes, physical privacy shutter	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Polycarbonate chassis with metal lid and base	Aluminum lid, plastic chassis
Color Options
Shadow Black	Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Per-key RGB backlit keyboard with customizable zones	Yes, keyboard zones
Dimensions
10.9" x 14.2" x 0.96" (277mm x 360mm x 24mm)	Approx. 357 x 259 x 22 mm
Review Highlight
The Gaming Laptop That Refuses to Overheat
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No, not officially certified for VR	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, dual fans with vapor chamber, CoolBoost technology	Yes, Legion Coldfront: Hyper
Software
Acer NitroSense, Windows 11, optional Acer Care Center	Lenovo Vantage, Legion Space, AI Engine+
Box Contents
Laptop
Acer Nitro V 16 AI Gaming Laptop	Lenovo Legion 5i
Power Adapter
65W USB-C Power Adapter	230W AC adapter
User Manual
Pre-installed digital manual and quick start guide	Included
Warranty Card
Standard 1-year international warranty	Included
Additional Accessories
ICP Hub (USB-C multiport hub)	None specified
Launch Date
Specs Publication Date
October 07, 2025
Review Publication Date
October 13, 2025
Status
In Stock	Available
Release Date
	August 2025

Which is Better: Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5 or Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050?

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Advantages of Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Laptop) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050)

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