•  Date Published: 04 Oct 2024
    • Intel Core i7-13620H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 75W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 8000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 2.11 kg (4.7 lbs)
    7.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.0 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.4 For Work Very Good
    7.4 For Gaming Very Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 8000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 64GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 362.3 x 239.89 x 22.9 - 26.9 mm (14.26" x 9.44" x 0.90")
    • Weight
    • 2.11 kg (4.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Microphones with AI noise reduction
    • Speakers
    • Stereo Speakers with DTS X: Ultra Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51)
    14.26" x 9.44" x 0.90" Dimensions
    2.11 kg (4.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -4% Weight

    Review

    Acer Nitro V 15 in-depth review

    As you may already know, the Nitro series devices are budget-oriented laptops that offer a good bang for the buck (or at least in most cases). These machines are also very popular and that's why Acer is trying to manufacture even more affordable devices. Their new creation is called the Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51).Interestingly, this one looks like an Aspire notebook with Nitro treatment. Of course, it's not just a rebranded notebook with a bit different look. You can use the handy Acer NitroSense app for advanced system monitoring, fan control, and for applying different performance presets according to your needs. The gadget also comes with a bit newer 13th Gen H-series CPU options (that are based on the Alder Lake architecture). Things are looking good in the GPU department - the mos[...]

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    Pros

    • Good performance
    • 2x M.2 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMMs + Wi-Fi 6
    • 144Hz refresh rate and wide viewing angles (Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521))
    • PWM-free (Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521))
    • Decent input devices
    • The keyboard remains cool after long gaming sessions
    • Acceptable noise levels during gaming
    • Long battery life given the hardware
    • Capable cooling solution
    • High CPU clocks and power limits during any kind of load
    • The Acer Nitro Sence app offers a good amount of customization including 3 performance presets and a custom fan curve

    Cons

    • Flexible lid
    • Loud fans in CPU-intensive tasks
    • One of the M.2 slots is for Gen 3 SSDs
    • Very high CPU temperature in short and medium loads
    • Low sRGB coverage (Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521))

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 11 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to gently pop the bottom plate off, starting from one of the top two corners.Hint: Proceed with care to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.More info: The internal layout is very similar to the Acer Aspire 7 (A715-76G).Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by pulling out its connect[...]

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