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

Acer America

Acer America Nitro 16 Raider gaming laptop

SKU CH-J5CR-VFXEM

16-inch WUXGA gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 260 eight-core CPU, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, 64 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 260 reaches 5.1 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 display delivers crisp visuals in a 16.0 frame
  • RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 powers modern games at high settings
  • 64GB DDR5 plus 1TB PCIe SSD loads large titles fast
  • WiFi 6 backlit keyboard and 4.2 lb chassis keep you mobile

Raider 16-inch gaming laptop

The Acer Nitro 16 Raider is a 16.0-inch Windows 11 gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-core processor that reaches 5.1 GHz. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 drives the 1920 x 1200 WUXGA panel. The system ships with 64GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. It weighs 4.2 pounds and measures 14.17 x 10.8 x 0.96 inches.

Thermals and acoustics

The chassis uses a standard vapour-chamber cooling design that keeps the Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050 within thermal limits during extended sessions. Fan curves ramp gradually, so idle noise stays low while full-load acoustics remain in the mid-range for a 16-inch class. Power draw scales with the 5.1 GHz boost ceiling and the 8GB GDDR7 subsystem.

Ports and software

Connectivity includes three USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, and a microSD card reader. WiFi 6 and Bluetooth handle wireless duties. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed with Acer control utilities for fan profiles, RGB keyboard lighting, and display colour presets. The backlit keyboard and integrated webcam complete the out-of-the-box experience.

How it compares

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

Price $1,878.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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 size64 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

Will the 16 inch 1920 x 1200 display fit my desk setup?

The laptop measures 14.17 x 10.8 x 0.96 inches and weighs 4.2 pounds, so it sits on most desks without overhang.

Can the RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 GPU drive an external monitor at 1920 x 1200?

The HDMI port supports external displays and the GPU has 8GB of video memory for smooth output at that resolution.

Does the single USB Type C port carry video for a dock?

The specification lists one USB Type C port alongside HDMI and three USB Type A ports; video capability over USB C is not detailed.

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