Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5 Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5 $1,000	Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) $1,250	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
acer	Lenovo
Model
Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-42)	LOQ RTX 5050 Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Laptop)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7
RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
16GB RAM	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops
Storage
1000GB SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
1000GB SSD Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 180Hz	15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, 144Hz, 100%sRGB, 300 nits
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.44 kg (5.4 lbs)
Color
Shadow Black	Grey
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 240	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
AMD Ryzen 5 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
6.0	8.0
Threads
12.0	16.0
Base Clock
4.3 GHz	3.3GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	5.1GHz
Cache
16MB L3 Cache	16MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W	105W
Display
Screen Size
16.0"	15.6"
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA)	1920x1080
Refresh Rate
180Hz	144Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
72% NTSC (100% sRGB approximation)	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits (typical)	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles	Anti-Glare, Non-Touch
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Laptop)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
TGP
Up to 75W (Dynamic Boost enabled)
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
Additional Features
NVIDIA Optimus technology, G-SYNC compatible
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SDRAM	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (2x32GB) via SO-DIMM slots	Up to 64GB (2x32GB)
Installed RAM
16GB RAM
Storage
Primary Storage
1000GB SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available via M.2 slot, supports SATA SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS/Software RAID configurations
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No dedicated macro keys, but customizable function keys	Numeric Keypad
RGB Customization
Per-key RGB backlit keyboard with customizable zones
Game Optimization
Pre-installed Acer NitroSense software for performance tuning and fan control
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.	Standard cooling with internal fans
Overclocking Support
Limited; GPU overclocking supported via NVIDIA Control Panel, CPU overclocking not officially supported	Supported via BIOS/Software
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo modes accessible via NitroSense	Balanced, Performance, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
See GPU and CPU scores above
Battery
Capacity
76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours typical usage (web browsing, light gaming)
Charging Type
Supports 100W USB-C Power Delivery with fast charging (50% in 30 mins)	Supports fast charging; approximately 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
65W USB-C Power Adapter	65W or 100W USB-C Power Delivery compatible
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2x2 MU-MIMO, 6GHz support)	Wi-Fi 6 (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 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size backlit RGB keyboard with anti-ghosting and 1.7mm key travel	Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
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	Stereo speakers
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm combo)
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam with dual microphones	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes, physical privacy shutter
Build & Design
Material
Polycarbonate chassis with metal lid and base	Plastic chassis with metal lid
Color Options
Shadow Black	Grey
RGB Lighting
Per-key RGB backlit keyboard with customizable zones	Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB
Dimensions
10.9" x 14.2" x 0.96" (277mm x 360mm x 24mm)
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	Standard cooling system
Software
Acer NitroSense, Windows 11, optional Acer Care Center	Lenovo Vantage for system management
Box Contents
Laptop
Acer Nitro V 16 AI Gaming Laptop	Lenovo LOQ RTX 5050 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
65W USB-C Power Adapter	65W/100W USB-C charger
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)	PCO Notebook Cooler
Launch Date
Specs Publication Date
October 07, 2025
Review Publication Date
October 13, 2025
Status
In Stock	Available
Release Date
	October 22, 2025

Which is Better: Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5 or Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)?

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