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Black 16 inch gaming laptop, matte finish, backlit keyboard visible

Acer America

Acer America Nitro 16 Raider AMD Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050 gaming laptop

SKU CH-V41C-E4BG9

16-inch WUXGA gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16" WUXGA display delivers crisp 1920 x 1200 visuals
  • AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-core CPU reaches 5.1 GHz turbo for responsive performance
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 GPU powers smooth high-fidelity graphics
  • 16GB DDR5 memory with 2TB PCIe SSD enables fast multitasking and ample storage
  • WiFi 6 and backlit keyboard support connected gaming in any lighting

Raider 16 configuration

The Acer Nitro 16 Raider pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 260 eight-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU. A 16.0 inch WUXGA panel at 1920 x 1200 resolution provides the workspace. The system ships with Windows 11 Home installed.

RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics

The discrete GPU brings 8GB of GDDR7 video memory to the platform. This allocation supports modern titles at the native panel resolution and enables hardware-accelerated workloads in creative applications. Driver updates are handled through the standard NVIDIA channel.

16GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD

The 16GB DDR5 memory kit handles multitasking and mainstream gaming without paging. The 2TB PCIe SSD holds a large library of games and project files with headroom for future installs. Memory and storage are not user-expandable beyond the factory configuration.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,817.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameNitro 16
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
Processor model3.8 GHz
CPU cores8-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.1 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWUXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Is the 16GB DDR5 memory soldered or can it be upgraded later?

The 16GB DDR5 memory is installed in a slot and can be replaced with higher-capacity modules if needed.

What thermal limit appears first when the Ryzen 7 260 runs at 5.1 GHz for long sessions?

The processor will hit its thermal throttle point before the power limit, reducing clock speed to manage heat.

How loud do the fans get when the RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 is under continuous load?

Fan noise rises to a noticeable but not intrusive level during sustained GPU workloads.

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