•  Date Published: 10 Dec 2024
    • Intel Core i7-6700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (2GB GDDR5)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 3.10 kg (6.8 lbs)

    Review

    Acer Aspire V Nitro in-depth review

    If you haven't caught up to our pace, you might be interested in our recent review of the 15-inch Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition as it's practically the same notebook but with a smaller screen size. Just like last year's 17-incher, this year the company keeps things modest with the features the larger model offers. There's nothing too special about this model rather than the larger display diagonal.So unless you are in a need of more working space, like the V17 Nitro offers, maybe the 15-inch variant would be a better choice. Don't get us wrong, though, the 17-incher is still a compelling choice with great value but doesn't deliver more storage options, a larger battery or any significant change in the design or ergonomics that would draw the general user. Anyway, here's our t[...]

    Read the full review

    Pros

    • The same sturdy and elegant design and build quality
    • Pretty thin - 25 mm
    • Great value for the asking price (price/performance ratio)
    • Comfortable keyboard
    • Effective cooling system that keeps things running smoothly
    • Good picture quality (wide sRGB color gamut coverage, high brightness and contrast ratio)
    • No PWM across all brightness levels
    • Supports M.2 2280 SSD
    • Excellent sound quality

    Cons

    • Erratic touchpad performance
    • Sub-par battery life
    • Uneasy access to RAM, HDD and M.2 SSD slot
    • Ports are overcrowded on the right side