Acer Nitro V 16 Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 260 16GB RAM 1TB RTX 5060

Acer Nitro V 16 Gaming Laptop Overview

The Acer Nitro V 16 ANV16-42-R3XB combines an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with 16GB of DDR5 memory, a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. The 16-inch WUXGA IPS display runs at 180Hz, giving the laptop a strong combination of gaming performance and a large working area.

Ryzen 7 260 Performance

The Ryzen 7 260 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 3.8GHz and boost speeds of up to 5.1GHz. It also includes 24MB of cache and an integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics processor. The processor is paired with 16GB of DDR5 system memory in this configuration.

RTX 5060 Graphics with 8GB GDDR7

The dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU comes with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. It gives the Nitro V 16 the graphics hardware needed for modern PC games and also works well with applications that can use GPU acceleration. NVIDIA G-SYNC and DLSS 4 are supported on the system.

180Hz WUXGA Gaming Display

The 16-inch IPS display has a 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Its 180Hz refresh rate provides a smoother image in fast-moving games, while the matte screen helps reduce reflections. Acer specifies 45% NTSC color coverage for this display configuration.

16GB RAM and 1TB SSD

The laptop comes with 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The storage gives you enough room for Windows, games, applications and personal files without having to start with a small-capacity drive.

Cooling and Gaming Design

The Nitro V 16 is built around a gaming-oriented cooling system and includes a dedicated graphics processor, a 76Wh battery and a 135W power adapter. The chassis is finished in black and weighs approximately 2.44kg.

Connectivity and Ports

The laptop provides Gigabit Ethernet alongside Wi-Fi 6E for network connectivity. Physical connections include three USB-A ports, one USB-C port with DisplayPort support, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, a microSD card reader and a combined headphone and microphone jack.

Keyboard and Controls

The keyboard has backlighting and includes a dedicated numeric keypad. The touchpad supports multi-touch gestures, while the chassis also includes a Kensington lock slot for physical security.

Battery and Power

The Nitro V 16 uses a 76Wh lithium-ion battery and comes with a 135W power adapter. Actual battery life depends heavily on the game or application being used, display brightness, power settings and whether the RTX 5060 is active, so it is best treated as a plugged-in gaming system when maximum performance is required.

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless networking is handled by Wi-Fi 6E, while Bluetooth provides connectivity for compatible mice, headsets, controllers and other peripherals. Gigabit Ethernet is available when a wired connection is preferred.

Who Is the Acer Nitro V 16 For?

This configuration is aimed primarily at gamers who want a 16-inch display and dedicated RTX graphics without moving to a larger desktop replacement laptop. It also makes sense for users working with graphics, video, 3D applications and other software that benefits from a dedicated GPU.

The 16:10 display gives you more vertical space than a traditional 16:9 panel, while the 180Hz refresh rate is particularly useful for fast games. The 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM also provide a practical starting configuration for a gaming library and everyday applications.

Acer Nitro V 16 Specifications

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 260, 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.8GHz base frequency, up to 5.1GHz boost, 24MB cache.

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 dedicated graphics memory, with AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics.

Memory

16GB DDR5 system memory.

Storage

1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.

Display

16-inch IPS, 1920 x 1200 WUXGA, 16:10 aspect ratio, 180Hz refresh rate, matte finish, 45% NTSC.

Battery

76Wh lithium-ion battery.

Power Adapter

135W adapter.

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth.

Wired Network

Gigabit Ethernet via RJ-45.

Ports

3 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C with DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x microSD card reader and 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack.

Keyboard

Backlit keyboard with dedicated numeric keypad.

Color

Black.

Weight

Approximately 2.44kg.

Dimensions

Approximately 360 x 275.6 x 24.5mm.

Operating System

No operating system.

Upgrade Options

The 16GB configuration uses DDR5 memory, and the system has two memory slots. The exact MPN is sold with one memory slot occupied, leaving the second slot available in the 16GB configuration. For the storage, the laptop uses an M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, making the 1TB drive the main upgradeable storage component.