Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) - Specs

    • AUO B156HAN15.2 (AUOE0B2)
    • Color accuracy 
    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 2000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • up to 64GB
    • OS
    • No OS, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro
    • Battery
    • 57Wh
    • Body material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 362.3 x 239.89 x 15.7 - 23.5 mm (14.26" x 9.44" x 0.62")
    • Weight
    • 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • USB
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • HDMI
    • Card reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 6E
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers, DTS:X Ultra
    • Security Lock slot

    All Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) configurations

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    CPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) series.

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    GPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) series.

    Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) in-depth review

    The budget and mid-range gaming laptop market is often a chaotic race for the highest possible specs at the lowest possible price, frequently resulting in machines that run hot, loud, and feature displays that cause eye strain. The Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) takes a surprisingly mature step back from this frenzy. It aims to be a reliable, cool-running workhorse that prioritizes long-term comfort over fleeting benchmark records. By combining a capable RTX 4050 with a cooling system that actually works and, crucially, a display that is completely free of harmful PWM flickering, Acer has c[...]

    Pros

    • Excellent thermal management keeps the system very cool and stable
    • Good upgradeability with two RAM and two M.2 slots
    • Premium-feeling metal lid with good fingerprint resistance
    • Future-proof connectivity including a USB4 port
    • PWM-free display is great for eye comfort
    • Nitro Wireless Controller included in the box (region dependent)

    Cons

    • Base display has very poor color coverage (56% sRGB)
    • Poor battery life (under 4.5 hours)
    • Frustrating half-height, cramped arrow keys
    • No biometric login or physical webcam shutter

    How to open Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) – disassembly and upgrade options

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