Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 Comparison

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Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025, two laptops from Acer and Lenovo. Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 was introduced to market in April 2025 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 was launched in January 2025. There is only 3 months difference between Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71	August 2025	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 19.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Predator Triton 14 PT14-52	May 2025	14.0"	321.8 x 221 x 17.31 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71	May 2025	14.5"	323.9 x 254.7 x 20.8 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 AI OLED SFG14-75	May 2025	14.0"	312.4 x 227.4 x 9.7 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Acer Nitro Lite 16	April 2025	16.0"	362.2 x 248.47 x 22.9 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	April 2025	18.0"	400.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm	3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	357.7 x 264 x 19.95 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16S AI AN16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	356.8 x 275.5 x 12.1-20.0 mm	2.18 kg (4.81 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 Key Specs

Launched in April 2025
16.0" TFT LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 240,AMD Ryzen 7 260,AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB,GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
360 x 275.6 x 24.50 mm (14.17 x 10.85 x 0.96 inches)
Weight: 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
364.38 x 268.06 x 21.6-25.95 mm (14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85-1.02 inches)
Weight: 2.42 kg (5.34 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 over Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025

Side Bezel Thickness	7.7 mm vs 9.9 mm	2.2 mm thinner bezels
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 over Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42

Weight	2.42 kg vs 2.44 kg	0.02 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~76% vs ~74.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 138 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 145°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	26.2 TFLOPS vs 4.3-7.1 TFLOPS	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42

Launch Dates	April 2025 vs January 2025	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
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
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 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42

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

Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)	2.42 kg (5.34 lbs)
Surface Area	992 cm2 (153.7 inches2)	977 cm2 (151.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~74.8%	~76%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.7 mm	~9.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black
Cover Opening Angle	145Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 External Dimensions

Weight

Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 weighs 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs), whereas the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 weighs 2.42 kg (5.34 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 16 AI ANV16-42 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 240 AMD Ryzen 7 260 AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Base Frequency	4.3 GHz	2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	5.4 GHz
Number of Cores	6	24 (8P + 16E)
Number of Threads	12	24
L3 Cache	16 MB	36 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 760M	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	3 nm

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 16 AI ANV16-42 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		115 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.3-7.1 TFLOPS	26.2 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~12 Gbps	~28 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	4608
TMUs	64	144
ROPs	40	48

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 16 AI ANV16-42 has a FLOPS value of 4.3-7.1 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 ' has a FLOPS value of 26.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 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	5600 MHz	6400 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 16 AI ANV16-42 and the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025, 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 16 AI (ANV16-42)	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10, 2025)
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.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

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	76 Wh	80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left, Bottom
Charge Power	135 W	300 W

On the other hand, the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 features a higher battery capacity of 80 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42's 76 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
The Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42'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 16 AI ANV16-42 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 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. Both Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 offer the same refresh rate of 165 Hz.

Brightness
The Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 (v6E).

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 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 have USB Type-C ports. Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 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
Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 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 V 16 AI ANV16-42 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-42 and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
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	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes