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日本Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) review – The Budget Gaming Champ
Acer is trying to conquer the mobile budget gaming segment with its Nitro V series of devices. The ANV16-71 model is positioned higher in the Nitro ranks. It’s powered by Intel Raptor Lake-HX Refresh CPUs with a hefty 55W base power limit. Regarding graphics, you can choose from an RTX 3050 with 6GB VRAM or two RTX 4000 GPUs. We decided to buy a laptop with the most powerful processor and graphics card for this Acer series which are the Core i7-14650HX and an 85W GeForce RTX 4060. Despite its affordable price, the laptop offers good upgradability and a decent selection of ports.
The manufacturer sells this device with a choice of three IPS displays. This includes two 165Hz 1200p units with different sRGB coverage and the top dog is a 1600p panel with a 180Hz refresh rate. Just for info, our notebook is equipped with the default screen and yes, the color coverage is unimpressive. Acer states that the other two displays fully cover the sRGB gamut but we can’t confirm that at the moment.
This machine may be budget, but it offers a MUX switch, a nice backlit keyboard, and a pretty sizable cooling system.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-nitro-v-16-anv16-71/
Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
- Get our profiles
- Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT Your Laptop
- Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life, Performance presets comparison
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- No OS, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 57Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 361.24 x 278.4 x 24.74 - 25.46 mm (14.22" x 10.96" x 0.97")
- Weight
- 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- 3x Microphone Array with Acer Purified Voice 2.0 and AI Noise Reduction
- Speakers
- Speaker System optimized by DTS X:Ultra Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/ANV16-71/downloads?suggest=ANV16-71;0
What’s in the box?
The package contains a bit of paperwork and a 135W barrel plug charger.
Design and construction
The design of the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) is as gaming as it gets, with many geometric lines and Nitro logos on the lid and the main body. The device isn’t among the most compact 16-inchers that we’ve seen but the dimensions are okay for a budget machine with punchy internals. The starting weight is 2.50 kg and the profile is 24.74 – 25.46 mm.
The lid feels moderately flexible but you can open it with one hand. The glossy finish picks up many fingerprints during work. The plastic base is rigid. The zone above the touchpad could be minimally pressed down if you push it hard but that’s not an issue during normal usage.
The “lip” underneath the 16:10 panel is thick. The other three bezels are more narrow. The top one houses a 720p@30 FPS Web camera with Temporal Noise Reduction that lacks a privacy shutter.
The top section of the chassis is occupied by a 2-row ventilation grill with a Mode key on the left which is for cycling between the power modes. The so-called “FineTip Amber-backlit keyboard” is a superb unit, especially for a not-so-expensive machine. We’ve seen this board in many other Acer gaming notebooks. It’s a full-sized model with a NumPad, highlighted WASD and Arrows sections, and a hotkey for the Nitro Sense app. The keycaps are well-sized, with long travel and nice feedback. This makes the board comfortable for both typing and gaming.
The moisture-resistant touchpad is big. Its accuracy is above average but the surface smoothness could be improved.
The bottom cover boasts a typical gaming design with many ventilation grills, four rubber feet (which provide excellent grip), and two speaker cutouts. The hot air is pushed through four vents – two on the back and two on the sides.
Ports
On the left, you get a Kensington lock slot, a 2.5 Gbps LAN, a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, and an Audio combo jack. The rear houses a power plug, an HDMI 2.1 connector, and a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort and charging capabilities (DC-in 20 V; 65 W). On the right, there is just one USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with power-off charging function.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) | B160UAN05.B (AUOD8B1) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 141 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 61 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 50% of the sRGB color gamut and 40% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) covers 50% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 309 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 313 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 5%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6760K.
The contrast ratio is 1340:1.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 181 nits (Windows slider = 50%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71). We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71), the Average color accuracy was 4.5 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 4.1 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space (primaries and D65 white point specified in ITU-R BT.709, sRGB encoding curve).
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Gaming profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Gaming Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Design and Gaming profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 16.3 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates harmful PWM when the laptop uses it to control brightness but also reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71)’s screen is 52.2 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Get our profiles
Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) configurations with B160UAN05.B (AUOD8B1), 1920 х 1200, IPS panel.
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Read more about the profiles HERE.
In addition to receiving efficient and health-friendly profiles, by buying LaptopMedia's products you also support the development of our labs, where we test devices in order to produce the most objective reviews possible.
Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Sound
The Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71)’s sound is of very good quality. The low, mid, and high frequencies are clear.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Turbo” preset activated in the NitroSense app. Also, the “Best Performance” mode is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “NVIDIA GPU-only” mode is selected in the BIOS.
CPU options
These are the CPU options – Intel Core i5-14450HX and Core i7-14650HX.
Our laptop has an i7 chip.
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)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
You can choose from a 6GB GeForce RTX 3050, a Geforce RTX 4050, and an 85W GeForce RTX 4060.
The machine that we bought has an RTX 4060.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 176 fps | 87 fps | 41 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 202 fps | 154 fps | 108 fps | 83 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 162 fps | 121 fps | 106 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 248 fps | 171 fps | 145 fps | 117 fps |
Despite the modest 85W GPU TGP and the single-channel memory of our laptop, the RTX 4060 here performs very well. It even has the upper hand in some games compared to the AMD-bases Nitro 16 (AN16-42) with a 140W RTX 4070.
Storage performance
Our notebook has a 1TB WD PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00-1014. The benchmark speeds are solid, especially the write ones.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life, Performance presets comparison
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core i7-14650HX (55W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) | 3.17 GHz @ 2.52 GHz @ 69°C @ 111W | 3.28 GHz @ 2.66 GHz @ 80°C @ 115W | 2.66 GHz @ 2.21 GHz @ 84°C @ 80W |
The Core i7-14650HX is no joke with its 16 cores and 55W base power limit. The P and E cores can maintain around ~ 3.20 GHz / 2.60 GHz in both short and medium loads which is a respectable result for a budget laptop. In the long run, the clocks reach 2.66 GHz / 2.21 GHz. That’s still higher than the official Intel base clock for this chip.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) | 2166 MHz @ 65°C @ 74W | 2286 MHz @ 72°C @ 83W |
| HP OMEN 16 (16-xd0000) | 2580 MHz @ 68°C @ 103W | 2565 MHz @ 71°C @ 104W |
| MSI Cyborg 14 A13V | 1632 MHz @ 62°C @ 45W | 1609 MHz @ 63°C @ 45W |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | 2473 MHz @ 79°C @ 98W | 2443 MHz @ 83°C @ 99W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 (16″) | 2640 MHz @ 72°C @ 112W | 2640 MHz @ 71°C @ 111W |
| Acer Nitro 14 (AN14-41) | 2632 MHz @ 80°C @ 110W | 2603 MHz @ 84°C @ 110W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 14 (14-fb0000) | 2148 MHz @ 66°C @ 65W | 2160 MHz @ 65°C @ 65W |
| Dell XPS 16 9640 | 1726 MHz @ 70°C @ 50W | 1739 MHz @ 68°C @ 50W |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX607 (2024) | 2533 MHz @ 76°C @ 105W | 2545 MHz @ 75°C @ 105W |
| MSI Cyborg 15 A13V | 1520 MHz @ 62°C @ 45W | 1507 MHz @ 65°C @ 45W |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA607 (2024) | 2610 MHz @ 76°C @ 111W | 2610 MHz @ 80°C @ 113W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 16 (u1000) | 2625 MHz @ 75°C @ 113W | 2625 MHz @ 76°C @ 114W |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) “Full-speed fan mode” | 2540 MHz @ 84°C @ 109W | 2564 MHz @ 82°C @ 108W |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) “Performance fan mode” | 2247 MHz @ 76°C @ 85W | 2306 MHz @ 76°C @ 89W |
| Lenovo Legion 5i (16, Gen 9) | 2715 MHz @ 73°C @ 111W | 2715 MHz @ 71°C @ 110W |
| Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-41) | 2580 MHz @ 68°C @ 102W | 2595 MHz @ 66°C @ 102W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-51) “Turbo” preset | 2520 MHz @ 78°C @ 112W | 2520 MHz @ 81°C @ 111W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-51) “Performance” preset | 2490 MHz @ 73°C @ 108W | 2490 MHz @ 73°C @ 108W |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507, 2023) | 2520 MHz @ 78°C @ 112W | 2520 MHz @ 81°C @ 111W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 | 2475 MHz @ 76°C @ 107W | 2475 MHz @ 77°C @ 108W |
| HP Victus 16 (16-r0000) | 2520 MHz @ 77°C @ 107W | 2520 MHz @ 76°C @ 107W |
The GeForce RTX 4060 power limit is described as an 85W variant in the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the graphics card is loaded at max, it maintains around 83W and almost a 2300MHz frequency. Good!
Gaming comfort
The Acer Nitro Sense app is all you need to control the laptop’s power and fan modes. The pair of fans can be bumped manually to ~5660 / 4700 RPM which sounds noisy. The idle fan speed in “Turbo” mode is 2040 / 1754 RPM.
Max fan speed
Idle fan speedIn some rare cases, when the CPU temperature is below 47°C, the fans are turned off.
The external thermals during gaming are good. The hotspot on the keyboard is away from the WASD zones and it reaches 44°C. The other zones of the board are cooler and the display’s bottom bezel barely gets warm.
The “Performance” mode isn’t bad at all since the CPU fan spins with ~ 1500 RPM less than the “Turbo” preset and the frequency of the P and E cores isn’t that hindered (2.50 GHz / 2.00 GHz).
Max CPU Load “Turbo”
Max CPU Load “Performance”The situation remains almost the same when using the machine for gaming. In “Turbo” mode, the fans are loud-ish but the 83W TGP leads to good performance. If you apply the “Performance” preset, the GPU power limit is 70W. The overall performance is still acceptable and the comfort is improved because of the not-so-aggressive fan curve.
Gaming “Turbo”
Gaming “Performance”Battery Life
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 57Wh battery lasts for around 3 hours and a half of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Eco” and “Optimus” modes applied in the Acer Nitro Sense app.
Also, the “Energy Saver” preset is activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this gaming laptop, you have to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. Hold firmly the two plastic vents on the rear and pop the back of the panel. The safest way is to pop the exhausts one by one using both hands. In our case, we just raised the panel on the back, and almost all internal clips were released after we lifted the left side. If this method doesn’t work for you, pry the sides and the front with a thin plastic tool.
On the inside, the bottom plate houses two metal plates with thermal pads for each SSD slot as well as a dust filter.
The battery here is a 57Wh model. To remove it, pull out the connector towards the battery and undo the two Phillips-head screws that hold the unit in place. The capacity is enough for around 3 hours and a half of video playback.
The RAM section is covered with a metal plate that is held in place by a single screw. There are two thermal pads on the inside of the cap.
According to Acer, the two SODIMMs fit up to 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory in dual-channel mode. However, since the CPU can support up to 192GB, this laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer’s specified limit. The modules are wrapped in heat shields and they are also additionally cooled by another pair of pads from below.
You can rely on two M.2 slots compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The Wi-Fi 6 card is replaceable and it’s positioned on the left of the battery.
The cooling looks good for a budget device. It has two fans that are different in size. The bigger one is for the GPU. The cooling comprises one heat pipe shared between the CPU and GPU and one more for each chip. The system is complemented by four heat sinks and a pair of large metal plates. The left one also makes contact with the chipset.
Verdict
Acer proves that a tight budget doesn’t necessarily lead to a limited gaming experience. The Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) delivers solid performance at an affordable price. The device feels fast and responsive for work, and thanks to the two-fan cooling, the performance is always there when you need it. You can play games with greatly bumped visuals, with a few exceptions here and there like Metro Exodus. In addition, the comfort during max loads seems adequate. The keyboard isn’t hot to the touch and the fans aren’t intrusively noisy. Yes, they are clearly audible and you can hear the airflow, but nothing too extreme.
The default 1200p IPS panel (B160UAN05.B (AUOD8B1)) has its good and bad sides. Let’s start with the positives. The screen is PWM-free, its viewing angles are wide, and the max brightness peaks at 309 nits. However, the color accuracy and the sRGB coverage are disappointing.
Nitro V 16 (ANV16-71) is a well-performing machine with good upgradability, decent port selection, a MUX switch, and a great backlit keyboard.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-nitro-v-16-anv16-71/
Pros
- Good overall performance for the class
- PWM-free (AUOD8B1)
- 165Hz refresh rate + wide viewing angles (AUOD8B1)
- MUX switch
- Thunderbolt 4 port + 2.5 Gbps LAN + HDMI 2.1
- Great backlit keyboard
- Solid base
- The CPU sustains ~ 3.20 GHz / 2.60 GHz P and E core clock in short and medium loads
- The GeForce RTX 4060 maintains an 83W power limit and almost 2300 MHz core frequency during gaming
- Pretty good “Performance” preset that offers less aggressive fans and a 70W GPU TGP
- Snappy SSD (WD PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00-1014)
- 2x SODIMMs + 2x 2280 Gen 4 M.2 slots
- Dedicated thermal pads for the memory and storage drives
- Good sound quality
- Well priced
Cons
- The lid could’ve been more stable
- Just three USB ports
- The glossy lid is a fingerprint magnet
- Short battery life (~3 hours and a half of videos)
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