Acer · Nitro
Acer Nitro V 16S AI (2026)
Budget gaming · 2025 / 2026
The slim Nitro variant in a mostly-aluminum 2.18 kg body with a 4-zone-RGB keyboard, but it makes real compromises: the RTX 5060 is capped at 85 W versus its 115 W maximum, the LPDDR5 is soldered (no RAM upgrades), the webcam is 720p and there is no USB4/Thunderbolt. The keyboard also shows mushy flex. Decent value on paper, but the throttled GPU and soldered RAM cap its ceiling.
Pros
- Slim mostly-aluminum 2.18 kg body
- 180 Hz IPS, 100% sRGB
- 4-zone RGB keyboard
Cons
- RTX 5060 capped at 85 W (vs 115 W)
- Soldered LPDDR5 — no RAM upgrades
- 720p webcam; no USB4/Thunderbolt
- Mushy keyboard flex
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Configurations
RTX 5060 · Ryzen 7 260
Ryzen 7 260 · GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop (8 GB) · up to 85 W
~ $1,299 (as of 29 Jun 2026)
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- Size
- 16"
- Panel
- IPS
- Resolution
- 1920×1200 (WUXGA)
- Refresh rate
- 180
- Brightness
- 400 nits
- Colour gamut
- 100% sRGB
Memory & Upgradeability
- Installed RAM
- 32 GB
- Type
- LPDDR5 (5600 MT/s, soldered)
- Max RAM
- 32 GB
- Upgradeable
- No
- Soldered
- Yes
- M.2 SSD slots
- 2
- Storage
- SSD only (1 slot empty)
Thermals & Noise
- Fans
- 2
- Throttling
- GPU capped at 85 W vs the RTX 5060 115 W spec (CNET, Tom's Hardware).
Connectivity & I/O
- Ethernet
- 1 GbE
- HDMI
- HDMI
- SD reader
- microSD
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (Killer AX1675i)
- Bluetooth
- BT 5.4
Build & Design
- Materials
- Mostly aluminum
- Weight
- ~2.18 kg
- Keyboard
- Chiclet 4-zone RGB (mushy flex reported)
- RGB
- 4-zone RGB
- Build quality
- Average
- Repairability
- Low (LPDDR5 soldered)
- Upgradeability score
- 4/10
Reliability & common issues
- GPU TGPhigh
RTX 5060 throttled to 85 W vs its 115 W spec — a measurable performance cap (CNET, Tom's Hardware).
- Memorymoderate
Soldered LPDDR5 RAM means no memory upgrades.
- Keyboard / I/Olow
Mushy keyboard flex reported; 720p webcam; no USB4 or Thunderbolt.
FAQ
How much does the Acer Nitro V 16S AI (2026) cost?
The Acer Nitro V 16S AI (2026) starts from $1,299 (as of 29 Jun 2026). Pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the latest on Amazon.
What GPU does the Acer Nitro V 16S AI (2026) have?
It is offered with the RTX 5060 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series). 1 configuration is listed.
Is the RAM upgradeable on the Acer Nitro V 16S AI (2026)?
No — the RAM is soldered to the mainboard (32 GB) and cannot be upgraded later, so choose your capacity at purchase.
Sources & data quality
Compiled from manufacturer specs and independent reviews. Last verified 29 Jun 2026. Unknown values are left blank rather than guessed.
Recorded conflicts
- GPU TGP: RTX 5060 runs at 85 W (CNET, Tom's Hardware) vs up to 115 W spec maximum — Acer capped this SKU at 85 W.
