•  Date Published: 12 Mar 2025
    • AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 75W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
    6.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.0 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.4 For Work Good
    7.0 For Gaming Very Good

    Review

    Acer Nitro V 15 in-depth review

    The Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-41) is meant for budget-conscious gamers who want to play their favorite titles without breaking the bank. This laptop isn't a powerhouse but it's offered with decently snappy AMD Zen 3+ CPUs (Rembrandt-HS Refresh) and with a plethora of different GPUs including NVIDIA RTX 2000, 3000, and 4000 chips. The upgradability is surprisingly good for the class as well as the port selection with its 4 USB connectors.The capabilities of the two-fan cooling are enhanced thanks to the lid with a lever design and the inlet keyboard. There are no high-res displays here so you have to settle for a 1080p screen which sounds fine for this kind of price tag. Two IPS panels are available - one 144Hz and one 165Hz. We chose the latter since the manufacturer promises good sRGB co[...]

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    Pros

    • Good performance for the class
    • Decent build quality
    • 2x M.2 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMMs + Wi-Fi 6
    • 165Hz refresh rate and wide viewing angles (AUOE2A7)
    • PWM-free (AUOE2A7)
    • 97% sRGB coverage alongside accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUOE2A7)
    • 6.8 ms pixel response times + 341 nits max brightness (AUOE2A7)
    • Decent input devices
    • The keyboard remains cool after long gaming sessions
    • Acceptable noise levels during gaming
    • Long battery life given the small 57Wh capacity = 9 hours of videos
    • 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
    • Great "Quiet" preset - 3.30 GHz CPU clock + low noise

    Cons

    • All-plastic build
    • Loud fans in CPU-intensive tasks
    • One of the M.2 slots is for Gen 3 SSDs
    • 92°C CPU temperature in long loads
    • The SSD also gets hot during benchmarking

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the DeviceUndo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Pop the zones behind the hinges with a lever tool. Pry the sides and the front, leaving the rear for last.More info: Under the hood, this laptop resembles the Acer Aspire 7 (A715-76G).Battery RemovalThe battery is not secured with screws, as there is a dedicated socket for it on the inside of the bottom panel that keeps it in place. Detach the connector from the motherboard. Lift the battery unit away from the base.Note: The laptop has a 57Wh battery, providing approxim[...]

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