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Acer Nitro V 16S 16" Gaming Laptop

Acer Nitro V 16S 16" Gaming Laptop

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$1,679.00at Best BuyChecked Nov 9
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Price facts

  • Last seen at $1,679.00 at Best Buy on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 7 stores.

Our take on the Acer Nitro V 16S 16" Gaming Laptop

The Nitro V 16S is Acer's 16-inch budget-to-midrange gaming laptop, here with a Ryzen 7 260, an RTX 5070 and a 2560 x 1600 IPS panel at 180Hz. The high-refresh QHD screen and the 50-series GPU are the headline features; 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD are the baseline. It suits gamers who want a fast, sharp display without stepping up to a premium line, and it undercuts the Predator and Helios models on features like build quality and cooling headroom. Reviewers of the Nitro line generally rate the value and screen highly but flag fan noise and plastic chassis flex.

Best forStudents who game and study on one machine1080p and 1440p gaming at high frame ratesBuyers who want a fast QHD screen on a budgetDesk setups using the included dock
Pros
  • 2560 x 1600 IPS panel at 180Hz is sharp and smooth
  • RTX 5070 handles modern titles at 1440p with upscaling
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 260 boosts to 5.1GHz for CPU-heavy games
  • 1TB SSD and 16GB DDR5 out of the box
  • Dock set adds desktop connectivity without extra shopping
Cons
  • 16GB RAM is the floor for gaming and multitasking in 2025
  • Plastic chassis flexes and picks up fingerprints
  • Fans get loud under sustained load
  • Battery life is short for a 16-inch laptop away from a outlet
  • No Thunderbolt; display output is limited to one HDMI port

Acer Nitro V 16S 16" Gaming Laptop prices at every store

  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $1,679.00Checked Nov 9
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  • Newegg.comNew

    In stockSold by Master Electronics

    $1,909.00Free shippingChecked 9 h ago
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  • Jawa.ggPre-owned

    Availability unknown

    $1,300.00+ $9.49 shippingChecked 9 h ago
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  • eBayPre-owned

    Availability unknownSold by lichensoul (100% positive, 50 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $1,300.00+ $20.00 shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • WalmartNew

    Availability unknownSold by Delight Tech Electronics

    $1,549.00Checked 9 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by jotor9352 (100% positive, 28 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $1,679.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $1,789.00Free shippingChecked 9 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by swingcomputers

    $2,717.99Checked 9 h ago
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Acer Nitro V 16S 16" Gaming Laptop price history

$1,679.00$1,549.00
Nov 9Nov 11

Lowest price we've seen: $1,549.00 on Nov 11 at Walmart; highest $1,679.00 on Nov 9. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners of Nitro V models praise the screen and the frame rates per dollar, and most accept the plastic build as part of the deal. The recurring complaints are fan noise under load and short battery life.

What people mention
  • DisplayPraisedOwners call the 180Hz QHD panel sharp and smooth, a step above the 1080p screens common at this tier.
  • Fan noiseCriticisedReviewers say the fans ramp up loudly under sustained gaming loads.
  • BuildMixedThe plastic body is accepted as a cost trade-off but flexes and shows fingerprints.
  • BatteryCriticisedOwners report short runtime when gaming off the charger.
  • UpgradabilityPraisedThe bottom panel comes off easily for RAM and SSD upgrades.

Specifications

Screen Type
IPS
Screen Size
16 inches
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
180Hz
Processor Model
AMD Ryzen 200 Series
CPU Base Clock Frequency
3.8 gigahertz
Storage Type
SSD

Questions and answers

Is the RTX 5070 enough for 1440p gaming?
Yes for most current titles at high settings, especially with DLSS upscaling. Demanding ray-traced games will need settings turned down or frame generation on.
Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?
Yes. The Nitro V 16S has accessible memory slots and an M.2 slot, so you can add RAM and a second SSD yourself.
Does the 180Hz screen work with the GPU?
Yes, the internal display runs at up to 180Hz. External monitors over HDMI are capped by the port's bandwidth and the monitor's own limits.
How does it compare with the Nitro V 16?
The 16S is the slimmer variant with the same class of components. Expect slightly tighter cooling and a thinner chassis rather than a big performance jump.
What is in the dock set?
The bundle pairs the laptop with a docking accessory for extra ports and a single-cable desk setup. Check the dock's port list for your monitor and peripherals.
Is 16GB of RAM enough?
For gaming alone, yes. For gaming while streaming or running heavy creative apps, plan on upgrading to 32GB.
Where is the Acer Nitro V 16S 16" Gaming Laptop cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $1,679.00, 30% off, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Acer Nitro V 16S 16" Gaming Laptop?
6 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Jawa.gg, Walmart, Newegg.com, eBay.

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Total Storage Capacity
1024 gigabytes
System Memory (RAM)
16 gigabytes
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Display Connector(S)
1 x HDMI
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-ion
Year Of Release
2024
Display Type
LCD
Processor Brand
AMD
Processor Model Number
260
CPU Boost Clock Frequency
5.1 gigahertz
Number Of CPU Cores
8-core
Solid State Drive Capacity
1024 gigabytes
Type Of Memory (RAM)
DDR5
Graphics Type
Dedicated
Series
Acer NitroSource
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7Source
Language
EnglishSource