Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 vs Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 Comparison

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Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 vs Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42, two laptops by Acer. Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 was introduced to market in September 2023 and Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 was launched in April 2024. There is only 7 months difference between Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42 are members of Acer's Nitro series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Nitro Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73	April 2024	16.0"	357.8 x 277.5 x 22.7 mm	2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42	April 2024	16.0"	360.1 x 279.9 x 27.9 mm	2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)
Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41	April 2024	14.0"	324.12 x 255.9 x 20.43-22.84 mm	2.02 kg (4.45 lbs)
Acer Nitro 17 AMD AN17-42	March 2024	17.3"	400.3 x 293.37 x 27.94-28.96 mm	3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)
Acer Nitro 17 AN17-72	January 2024	17.3"	400.2 x 293.2 x 28.9 mm	3.2 kg (7.06 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51	September 2023	15.6"	362.3 x 239.8 x 23.5 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 17 AN17-41	July 2023	17.3"	400.2 x 293.3 x 28.9 mm	3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41	February 2023	16.0"	360.1 x 279.9 x 27.9 mm	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 Key Specs

Launched in September 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13420H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
362.3 x 239.8 x 23.5 mm (14.26 x 9.44 x 0.93 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
360.1 x 279.9 x 27.9 mm (14.18 x 11.02 x 1.1 inches)
Weight: 2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 over Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42

Weight	2.10 kg vs 2.65 kg	0.55 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.2% vs ~73.6%	Larger screen area ratio
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.8 TFLOPS vs 4.32-7.12 TFLOPS	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 over Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51

Side Bezel Thickness	7.8 mm vs 8.5 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 3x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 and Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51

Launch Dates	September 2023 vs April 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth 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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 and Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51

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 15 ANV15-51 vs Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)
Surface Area	869 cm2 (134.6 inches2)	1008 cm2 (156.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.2%	~73.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.5 mm	~7.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 External Dimensions

Weight

Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the Nitro 16 AN16-42 weighs 2.65 kg (5.84 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 15 ANV15-51 2.10 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 2.65 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 23.50 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 27.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 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 15 ANV15-51 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 is 0.17 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 15 ANV15-51 vs Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i7 13620H	AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	4.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	8	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Radeon 760M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	4 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1724	1726
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12820	13012

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 15 ANV15-51 and Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13420H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS	4.32-7.12 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	96 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	2048
TMUs	80	64
ROPs	48	40

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 15 ANV15-51 has a FLOPS value of 7.8 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.32-7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
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 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and the Nitro 16 AN16-42, 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 15 (ANV15-51)	Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-42)
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	56 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	135 W	230 W

On the other hand, the Nitro 16 AN16-42 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Nitro V 15 ANV15-51's 56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 56 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 90 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Nitro 16 AN16-42 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Nitro V 15 ANV15-51's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 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 15 ANV15-51 vs Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 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 15 ANV15-51 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Nitro 16 AN16-42 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Nitro 16 AN16-42's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Nitro 16 AN16-42 features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Nitro 16 AN16-42 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 vs Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Nitro 16 AN16-42 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 (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 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42 have USB-A ports. Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Nitro 16 AN16-42 has 4x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42 feature 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
Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Nitro 16 AN16-42 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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 16 AN16-42 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Nitro V 15 ANV15-51 and Nitro 16 AN16-42 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)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	4x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
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	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes