Acer Nitro V 17 AI (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Acer Nitro V 17 AI (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7) $1,500 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
Acer	Acer
Model
Nitro V 17 AI (ANV17-41-R4CJ)	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Single-Channel)	32GB DDR5
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB Western Digital SN5000S PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
17.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.7 kg or 5.95 lbs	2.5
Color
Obsidian Black (Refined, minimalist aesthetic)	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 260	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point-HS)
Cores
8 Cores	12.0
Threads
16 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
3.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.1 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB Total Cache (L2+L3)	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W (Standard) \| Configured for high efficiency	45W
Additional Features
Ryzen AI Engine with up to 50 TOPS NPU performance
Display
Screen Size
17.3 inches	16"
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	180Hz
Response Time
Not specified (approx. 7-9ms)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS (AUO B173HAN04.9)	IPS
Color Gamut
Approx. 66% sRGB (Limited coverage)	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits (Typical)	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare matte finish, 140-degree opening angle, relatively thin bezels (7.5mm)	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell
TGP
95W (including 25W Dynamic Boost)	150W
Ray Tracing
Yes (4th Gen RT Cores)	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Neural Rendering	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra: ~60+ FPS (1080p)	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Max-Q efficiency technologies	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Configuration
16GB (1 x 16GB Samsung module)
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 32GB or 64GB (2x SO-DIMM slots; adding a second module unlocks dual-channel performance)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB Western Digital PC SN5000S NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Performance
PCIe Gen4 x4 speeds
Secondary Storage Options
1x additional M.2 SSD slot available (Total 2x M.2 slots)	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Not specified	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No (Full NumPad included)	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Single-zone Orange or White backlighting (Nitro signature style)	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
NitroSense Utility & AI Experience Zone 2.0	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan architecture with quad-intake and exhaust design	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Thermal Interface
Standard high-performance thermal paste
Performance Modes
Eco, Balanced, Performance, Turbo (managed via NitroSense)	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Acoustics
Significantly quieter than competitors (~47 dB under gaming load)
Overclocking Support
	Yes, via NitroSense
Benchmark Scores
	See above
Battery
Capacity
76Wh Lithium-Ion (4-cell)	76 Wh
Backup Time
Productivity: ~8 hours \| Gaming: ~1.5-2 hours	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging support; proprietary DC-in	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
Compact 150W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (Tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz)	Wi-Fi 6E
Ethernet
Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1x USB 4.0 Type-C (40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps, one with Power-off charging), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x MicroSD Card Reader, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x Kensington Lock Slot	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet with dedicated NumPad	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.65mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Not specified	Full
Touchpad Features
126 x 83 mm Multi-gesture Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual Stereo Speakers	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 (AI Noise Reduction)	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD Camera (30 fps)	720p HD webcam
Features
Acer PurifiedView (AI framing/blur), Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR)
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
High-quality plastic chassis with tapered profile	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Obsidian Black	Black
Dimensions
400.9 x 275.6 x 17-24.5 mm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Additional Features
One-hand opening lid, 140-degree hinge
RGB Lighting
	Yes, keyboard and logo
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Security
TPM 2.0, Kensington Lock
AI Integration
Copilot+ PC certified; dedicated Acer ProCam for gameplay highlights
Advanced Cooling
	Yes
Software
	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Acer Nitro V 17 AI (ANV17-41)	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
150W PSU and power cord	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
24-month manufacturer warranty	Yes
Additional Accessories
3 months of PC Game Pass included	None
Launch Date
Release Date
January 21, 2026	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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