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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with matte finish and backlit keyboard

Acer America

Acer America Nitro 16 Raider Black gaming laptop

SKU CH-HN81-QK7W0

16-inch WUXGA gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 260 8-core processor, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Eight-core Ryzen processor reaches 5.1 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16-inch WUXGA panel at 1920 x 1200 gives sharp, tall visuals
  • RTX 5050 graphics with 8 GB GDDR7 memory drives modern game performance
  • 32 GB DDR5 and 1 TB PCIe SSD provide fast memory and storage
  • WiFi 6 and backlit keyboard support connected play in low light

Raider Black 16 WUXGA gaming laptop

The Acer Nitro 16 Raider Black is a 16.0 inch gaming laptop with a 1920 x 1200 non-touch display. It runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-core processor with a 3.80 GHz base clock and 5.1 GHz turbo. Graphics come from an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 memory. The system includes 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD.

Sustained load behaviour

The 8-core Ryzen 7 260 maintains up to 5.1 GHz turbo across 16 threads during extended sessions. The RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 GPU delivers stable frame output for long gaming or rendering workloads. Fast 1TB PCIe storage keeps asset streaming consistent without bottlenecks. 32GB DDR5 memory supports heavy multitasking and large texture pools.

Thermals noise and power

The chassis measures 14.17 x 10.8 x 0.96 inches and weighs 4.2 pounds, providing room for airflow. Dual-fan cooling manages heat from the 8-core CPU and RTX 5050 GPU under typical loads. Fan noise stays moderate during everyday use and rises under heavy graphics demand. Windows 11 Home manages power profiles for balanced battery life.

How it compares

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

Price $1,821.99
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 size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 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

How loud and hot does the Nitro 16 get when the Ryzen 7 260 runs at 5.1 GHz for hours?

The dual-fan cooling system manages the 8-core processor and RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 GPU under sustained load; fan noise rises during heavy sessions but surface temperatures stay controlled by the thermal design.

Which cables or peripherals must I already own to use every port on this laptop?

The laptop provides three USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C, one HDMI, one RJ45 Ethernet and a micro SD card reader; bring your own USB-A devices, HDMI display cable, Ethernet cable and micro SD cards to use them all.

Will my older USB 2.0 drives and 1080p monitor work with the Nitro 16 without adapters?

Yes — the three USB Type-A ports accept legacy USB 2.0 drives directly, and the HDMI output drives a 1920 x 1080 monitor at native resolution with no adapter needed.

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