Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H) Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,299	Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H) $1,399	MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
Acer	Alienware
Model
Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-41-R2AJ)	16 Aurora Laptop (AC16250)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180Hz, IPS	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	Approx. 2.8 kg or 6.17 lbs
Color
Obsidian Black	Quantum Blue
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 260	Intel Core 7-240H Series 2
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core 7-240H Series 2 Laptops
Cores
12 Cores	16 Cores (6 Performance + 10 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	22 Threads
Base Clock
2.2 GHz (Estimated)	2.1 GHz (Estimated)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.1 GHz (Estimated)	Up to 5.2 GHz (Estimated)
Cache
Not specified	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
45W (Base)	45W (Base), Up to 115W (Turbo)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
180Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS-Level	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
400 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Acer ComfyView (Anti-Glare), G-SYNC Compatible	NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, ComfortView Plus (Hardware Low Blue Light)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR7
TGP
Up to 140W (Estimated with Dynamic Boost)	140W (115W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with enhanced RT Cores	Yes, with enhanced RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction	Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction
Benchmark Scores
Not available (Next-generation GPU)	Not available (Next-generation GPU)
Additional Features
MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, 572 AI TOPS	MUX Switch, AI-Powered Tensor Cores
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 Slot	Second M.2 Slot Available
RAID Support
No	Yes, RAID 0/1
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
NitroSense Key	Alienware Command Center Key
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Keyboard	AlienFX Per-Key RGB Keyboard + Stadium Lighting
Game Optimization
NitroSense Utility Software	Alienware Command Center with Performance Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan cooling system with four exhaust ports	Alienware Cryo-tech Cooling with Vapor Chamber
Overclocking Support
No	Yes, via Alienware Command Center
Performance Modes
Quiet, Balanced, Performance	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Overdrive
Benchmark Scores
Not available (Next-generation platform)	Not available (Next-generation platform)
Battery
Capacity
57Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (light usage)	Up to 7 hours (light usage)
Charging Type
Standard Charging	ExpressCharge (80% in 60 minutes)
Power Adapter
230W AC Adapter	280W Small Form Factor (SFF) Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x USB4 (Type-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (one with power-off charging), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (Type-C with DisplayPort & Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Global Headset Jack, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard	Alienware M-Series Per-Key RGB Mechanical Keyboard (Optional)
Key Travel
1.6mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad	Precision Glass Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers	Dual Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra Audio	Dolby Atmos
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HD (720p) Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction	FHD (1080p) IR Webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Plastic Chassis	Anodized Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
Color Options
Obsidian Black	Quantum Blue
RGB Lighting
Yes, Keyboard	Yes, AlienFX Keyboard, Logo, and Rear Stadium Ring
Dimensions
Approx. 360 x 279 x 26.9 mm	Approx. 363 x 268 x 23 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Dual-fan system	Yes, Cryo-tech with Vapor Chamber
Software
NitroSense, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 with AI Noise Reduction	Alienware Command Center, Alienware Update, Dell SupportAssist
AI Features
Dedicated Copilot key, AI-enhanced graphics and audio
Service
	1 Year Premium Support with Onsite Service
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W	Yes, 280W SFF
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	Alienware Sticker Pack
Launch Date
Release Date
Expected Q3 2024	Expected Q4 2024
Status
Announced / Forthcoming	Announced / Forthcoming

Which is Better: Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) or Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260):

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060)

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