Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Comparison

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Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45, two laptops by Acer. Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 was introduced to market in September 2024 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 was launched in January 2021. As you can see, Nitro 5 AN515-45 is 3 years older than Nitro V 14 ANV14-61. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 are members of Acer's Nitro 5 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Nitro 5 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52	January 2025	15.6"	362.3 x 239.9 x 23.5 mm	2.11 kg (4.65 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61	September 2024	14.5"	328 x 234 x 21 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16 AMD ANV16-41	December 2023	16.0"	361.24 x 278.4 x 24.74 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 15 AMD ANV15-41	September 2023	15.6"	362.3 x 239.8 x 23.5 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47	June 2023	15.6"	360.4 x 271.09 x 25.9-26.9 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-46	January 2022	15.6"	363.5 x 272.9 x 26.5-29.5 mm	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42	January 2022	17.3"	400.5 x 294.5 x 27.9 mm	3 kg (6.62 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58	January 2022	15.6"	360.4 x 271.1 x 25.9-26.9 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 Key Specs

Launched in September 2024
14.5" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
328 x 234 x 21 mm (12.91 x 9.21 x 0.83 inches)
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
363.4 x 255 x 23.9 mm (14.31 x 10.04 x 0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 over Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45

Weight	1.70 kg vs 2.30 kg	0.6 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.4% vs ~72.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	7.8 mm vs 9 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	156 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 96.3%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Response Time	7 ms vs 11 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Better HDMI connectivity
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	12.6 x 6.8 cm vs 10.6 x 7.8 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 over Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14.5 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU FLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS vs 3 TFLOPS	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 and Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 and Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Surface Area	768 cm2 (118.9 inches2)	927 cm2 (143.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.4%	~72.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.8 mm	~9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	White	Black

Comparison of the Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 External Dimensions

Weight

Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 weighs 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs), whereas the Nitro 5 AN515-45 weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 1.70 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 2.30 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 21.00 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 23.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	4.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 760M	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1371
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	13012	9758

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	0 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3 TFLOPS	3.103 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~14 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	1024
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 has a FLOPS value of 3 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and the Nitro 5 AN515-45, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Nitro V 14 (ANV14-61)	Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	57 Wh	57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	135 W	135 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 57 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 57 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 57 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Nitro 5 AN515-45's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 has a display size of 14.5".On the other hand, Nitro 5 AN515-45 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 is 610cm² / 94inch² whereas the Nitro 5 AN515-45's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 features a higher pixel density with 156 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 156 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Nitro 5 AN515-45 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 boasts a faster response time of 7.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Nitro 5 AN515-45 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 have USB-A ports. Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Nitro 5 AN515-45 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 have USB Type-C ports. Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Nitro 5 AN515-45 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 nor Nitro 5 AN515-45 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 feature an HDMI port. Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Nitro 5 AN515-45 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Nitro 5 AN515-45 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Nitro V 14 ANV14-61 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes