First up, we have the Acer Nitro V 16 AI, powered by the 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 240 processor and Nvidia's RTX 5050 laptop GPU, with a 95W TGP and 8 GB VRAM. You get 16 GB of DDR5 memory, which is upgradable to 32 GB. That hardware combo is enough to give you solid 1080p performance across a variety of titles, with features like DLSS and frame-gen helping in demanding scenarios. There's also a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD onboard.
The laptop itself sports a plastic shell, but doesn't feel super cheap and has good reviews online. You get a 16-inch, 1200p 180 Hz display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, so it's far from entry-level in that aspect. The keyboard is backlit; there's USB 4 and microSD card support, along with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Lastly, the 76 Wh battery should serve you well when trying to get some work done while unplugged.
With a generous 30% discount this Cyber Monday, Acer's value-oriented Nitro V 16 AI becomes even more accessible, lowering the barrier of entry to current-gen 1080p gaming with Nvidia's strong suite of driver features. Pair that with its large, speedy screen and you got yourself a winner.
Next up is the Acer Nitro V 15, which is on an even better sale, saving you an insane $350 for a laptop that's almost the same size. We're looking at an Intel processor here, with the Core i5-13420H rocking 8 cores and 12 threads, paired with the same 95W RTX 5050. You also get 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage here, and the design of the laptop is mostly identical, too.
Despite being cheaper than its AMD counterpart, you can expect similar gaming performance at 1080p, made to look great on its 15.6-inch panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. We don't get USB 4 or Wi-Fi 6E here to cut some costs, but the battery is stil 76 Wh and the keyboard is still backlit, with a number of other ports to ensure optimal connectivity.
If you're looking to save a few bucks, maybe to squeeze in a headset or a dedicated mouse, Acer's got you covered with its Nitro V 15, offering pretty much the same gaming experience as other RTX 5050 laptops, but for a bit less, cutting on some creature comforts that most people won't need. It's still a solid budget choice, regardless.
Both of these laptops are worthy picks for a value-consious gamer or someone who's looking to finally get into PCs but is scared off by the rising cost of RAM and storage. You'll get decent performance in even AAA titles, with esports games being a breeze, along with some light video editing or productivity tasks like coding. Grab the Acer Nitro V 16 AI for $629 if you prefer AMD, or the Acer Nitro V 15 for just $579 if you prefer Intel.
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