Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 vs Gigabyte A18 Comparison

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Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 vs Gigabyte A18 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18, two laptops from Acer and Gigabyte. Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 was introduced to market in April 2025 and Gigabyte A18 was launched in May 2025. There is only 1 months difference between Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18 are members of Gigabyte'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 16S AI ANV16S-61 and Gigabyte A18 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 Key Specs

Launched in April 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350,AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
357.7 x 264 x 19.95 mm (14.08 x 10.39 x 0.79 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Gigabyte A18 Key Specs

Launched in May 2025
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13620H,AMD Ryzen 7 260
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
8GB,16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
403.68 x 293.4 x 20-24.99 mm (15.89 x 11.55 x 0.79-0.98 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 over Gigabyte A18

Weight	2.10 kg vs 2.80 kg	0.7 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.5 mm vs 8 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	180 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 168 ppi	More pixels per inch
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	14.7 TFLOPS vs 9.7-16.6 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Gigabyte A18 over Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.3% vs ~78.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	18 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Higher RAM potential
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Common Strengths of Gigabyte A18 and Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Launch Dates	April 2025 vs May 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
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	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
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 Gigabyte A18 and Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-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 16S AI ANV16S-61 vs Gigabyte A18: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and the Gigabyte A18.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Surface Area	944 cm2 (146.3 inches2)	1184 cm2 (183.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.6%	~79.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.5 mm	~8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and the Gigabyte A18 External Dimensions

Weight

Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the A18 weighs 2.8 kg (6.17 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 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Gigabyte A18

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Gigabyte A18

Avg: larger than 17.0"

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 16S AI ANV16S-61 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte A18 is 0.16 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 16S AI ANV16S-61 vs Gigabyte A18: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365	Intel Core i7 13620H AMD Ryzen 7 260
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	10 (6P + 4E)
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 860M	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 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 16S AI ANV16S-61 and Gigabyte A18.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen AI 7 350,AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	85 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	14.7 TFLOPS	9.7-16.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	~24 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3328	3328
TMUs	104	104
ROPs	48	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 16S AI ANV16S-61 has a FLOPS value of 14.7 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte A18 ' has a FLOPS value of 9.7-16.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Gigabyte A18 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and the A18, 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 16S AI (ANV16S-61)	Gigabyte A18
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ 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	74 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left
Charge Power	135 W	150 W

On the other hand, the A18 features a higher battery capacity of 76 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61's 74 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Gigabyte A18

Avg: larger than 17.0"

STORAGE
The A18 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61'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 16S AI ANV16S-61 vs Gigabyte A18: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and Gigabyte A18 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 16S AI ANV16S-61 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, A18 has a larger18.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the A18's total usable screen area is 939cm² / 146inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Gigabyte A18

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Refresh Rate
The Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 offers a higher refresh rate of 180 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Gigabyte A18

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 vs Gigabyte A18 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18 have USB Type-C ports. Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while A18 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 16S AI ANV16S-61 nor A18 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18 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 16S AI ANV16S-61 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. A18 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and A18 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	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	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes