Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 vs Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 vs Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61, two laptops from Apple and Acer. Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 was introduced to market in October 2025 and Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 was launched in April 2025. There is only 6 months difference between MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 are members of Acer's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Apple Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025	October 2025	14.2"	312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025	March 2025	13.6"	304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 2025	March 2025	15.3"	340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm	1.51 kg (3.33 lbs)
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024	October 2024	16.2"	355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm	2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 Key Specs

Launched in October 2025
14.2" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M5 (10-Core)
GPU: Apple M5 GPU (10-Core)
16GB,24GB,32GB Ram
312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)

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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 over Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Weight	1.55 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.55 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~84.6% vs ~78.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.4 mm vs 6.5 mm	3.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	254 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3024 x 1964 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Bottom	Flexible cable positions
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 over Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Display Size	16 inches vs 14.2 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	180 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	14.7 TFLOPS vs 5.7 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	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 V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Launch Dates	October 2025 vs April 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 vs Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and the Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Surface Area	691 cm2 (107.2 inches2)	944 cm2 (146.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.6%	~78.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~3.4 mm	~6.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver	Black

Comparison of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and the Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 External Dimensions

Weight

MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 weighs 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs), whereas the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 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

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 is 0.13 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

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 vs Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Apple M5 (10-Core)	AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Base Frequency	4.61 GHz	2.0 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (4P + 6E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	10	16
Integrated GPU	Apple M5 (10-core)	Radeon 860M
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 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 Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61.

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	Apple M5 GPU (10-Core)	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
Boost CLock Frequency	2240 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		85 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.7 TFLOPS	14.7 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR7
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	9.6 Gbps	~24 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1280	3328
TMUs	80	104
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. Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 has a FLOPS value of 5.7 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 ' has a FLOPS value of 14.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	9600 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	Custom	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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	Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5, 2025)	Acer Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61)
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 natively or with light optimization.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ May be possible on Apple Silicon systems with 64–128 GB unified memory 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	72.4 Wh	74 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Bottom
Charge Power	70 / 96 W	135 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr
Cable Length	2 meters

On the other hand, the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 features a higher battery capacity of 74 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025's 72 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	No	Yes
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.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 vs Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 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. MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 has a display size of 14.2".On the other hand, Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 is 585cm² / 91inch² whereas the Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 features a higher pixel density with 254 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 vs Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 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
Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 does not have USB-A ports.
Both MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 have USB Type-C ports. MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 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
MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 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
Both MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both MacBook Pro 14 M5, 2025 and Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61 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	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	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	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes