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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and RGB keyboard

Acer America

Acer America Nitro V 16S gaming laptop 16" WUXGA 180Hz Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5060 8GB 16GB DDR5 1TB

SKU CH-YRPY-YA6Q7

16-inch WUXGA 180Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 260 8-core CPU, RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Smooth gameplay on a 16" 180Hz WUXGA IPS display
  • Responsive multitasking from an 8-core Ryzen 7 260 up to 5.1GHz
  • Crisp visuals powered by RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics
  • Fast load times via 1TB PCIe SSD and 16GB DDR5 4800
  • Stable online play with Killer AX1650i Wi-Fi 6

16-inch WUXGA 180Hz gaming laptop

The Acer Nitro V 16S pairs a 16.0 inch WUXGA 180Hz IPS display with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 eight-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 GPU. It ships with 16GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2021 license are pre-installed.

Thermals, noise and power in daily use

The chassis measures 14.08 by 10.39 by 0.79 inches and weighs 4.6 pounds, giving the cooling system room to move air without extreme fan speeds. The CPU runs at a 3.8 GHz base clock and can boost to 5.1 GHz, while the RTX 5060 draws power within the laptop's thermal envelope. Typical workloads keep acoustics at a moderate level.

Killer AX1650i Wi-Fi 6 and four-zone RGB keyboard

The bundled Killer AX1650i Wi-Fi 6 module provides low-latency wireless connectivity for online matches. A four-zone RGB backlit keyboard lets you assign colours per zone for visual cues or personal preference. Ports include three USB-A 3.2, one USB-C 3.2, HDMI, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet and a MicroSD card reader.

How it compares

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

Price $1,516.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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
Brand nameAcer
Product lineNitro V 16S
Model nameAcer 16
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
Processor model3.8 GHz
CPU cores8-core Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWUXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (100 Mbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Power
Battery runtimeUp to 7 h
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I open the Acer Nitro V 16S chassis to add storage, and which screw step do people miss?

Remove the nine perimeter screws and the two hidden screws under the rear rubber feet; the feet screws are the ones most often overlooked.

Which components will need replacement first, and what are the exact specifications for the memory and drive?

The 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory and the 1 TB PCIe SSD are the only user-replaceable parts; both use standard laptop form factors.

What thermal limit appears first during extended gaming on the Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5060?

The CPU hits its 5.1 GHz boost ceiling and the GPU saturates its 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer, causing clock throttling before the chassis reaches its thermal maximum.

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