Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 $2,799	Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,299	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
Overview
Brand
Dell	Acer
Model
Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop (2024)	Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-41-R2AJ)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
Up to 64GB DDR5	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
Up to 4TB SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
4TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms response time	16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs	Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Obsidian Black
Processor
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
Cores
12 Cores	12 Cores
Threads
24 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	2.2 GHz (Estimated)
Max Turbo Boost
5.2 GHz	Up to 5.1 GHz (Estimated)
Cache
76MB	Not specified
TDP
55W	45W (Base)
CPU
	AMD Ryzen 7 260
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
ComfortView Plus, Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Acer ComfyView (Anti-Glare), G-SYNC Compatible
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with enhanced RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, 572 AI TOPS
TGP
	Up to 140W (Estimated with Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	Not available (Next-generation GPU)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 Slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	NitroSense Key
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NitroSense Utility Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Seven Heat Pipes and Vapor Chamber for advanced cooling	Dual-fan cooling system with four exhaust ports
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	No
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Quiet, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not available (Next-generation platform)
Battery
Capacity
86Wh	57Wh
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (light usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Standard Charging
Power Adapter
330W	230W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB Type-A 3.2, 2 x USB Type-C 3.2, 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet, 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Global Headset Jack	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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard with AlienFX RGB lighting	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, AI Noise Cancellation	DTS:X Ultra Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	HD (720p) Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, Keyboard
Dimensions
14.5 x 11.4 x 1.0 inches	Approx. 360 x 279 x 26.9 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with seven heat pipes and vapor chamber	Dual-fan system
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	NitroSense, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 with AI Noise Reduction
AI Features
	Dedicated Copilot key, AI-enhanced graphics and audio
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 230W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office Lifetime License, External CD/DVD Drive	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Expected Q3 2024
Status
Available	Announced / Forthcoming

Which is Better: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 or Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260)?

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

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

Offers better Weight (Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs vs 3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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