•  Date Published: 15 Jan 2025
    • AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop)
    • 14.5”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
    6.8
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.6 Portability Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    6.9 For Work Good
    5.7 For Gaming Average

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 328.79 x 234.5 x 21.36 - 22.51 mm (12.94" x 9.23" x 0.84")
    • Weight
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x 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
    • 4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 6E
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 3x Microphone Array with Acer Purified Voice 2.0 with AI Noise Reduction
    • Speakers
    • Speaker System optimized by DTS X:Ultra Audio
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Acer Nitro V 14 (ANV14-61)
    12.94" x 9.23" x 0.84" Dimensions
    1.70 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.5-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -13% Weight

    Review

    Acer Nitro V 14 in-depth review

    Gaming laptops have long wrestled with an identity crisis—too bulky for cafes, too flashy for boardrooms, and sometimes not quite powerful enough to justify the compromises. The Acer Nitro V 14 (ANV14-61) enters this fray with a bold promise: high performance, a 14-inch frame that won’t scream “gamer”, and reasonable price.We spent two weeks stress-testing this machine beyond marketing claims, from its RTX 4050’s real-world gaming chops to its surprisingly upgradeable internals. For creators and gamers tired of choosing between portability and power—or anyone who’s suffered through a six-pound “ultraportable”—this review cuts through the hype to reveal what truly matters.So - eye-friendly 120Hz screen, lightweight body, great design, good performance, affordable price....What could[...]

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    Pros

    • Lightweight, portable design with understated aesthetics
    • Excellent 1600p display without PWM
    • Surprisingly strong GPU performance for its size
    • Upgrade-friendly dual RAM slots and dual M.2 SSD bays
    • Responsive keyboard and large trackpad
    • Robust port selection including USB4 and HDMI 2.1
    • Wi-Fi 6E support for high-speed, low-latency connectivity
    • Effective cooling system with minimal noise under load
    • Easy disassembly for easy upgrades/maintenance

    Cons

    • Short battery life due to small 57Wh capacity
    • No fingerprint sensor or webcam privacy shutter

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the Acer Nitro V 14 (ANV14-61)Shut down the laptop and place it on a stable, static-free surface. Undo the nine Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Carefully pry the panel off with a thin plastic tool, starting from one of the rear corners and working your way around the sides and front until the plate is fully released.Memory UpgradeThis 14-inch device impressively provides two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots instead of soldered memory, which is rare in this class. Our unit came with both slots occupied by 8GB 1Rx16 PC5-5600B modules for a total of [...]

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