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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with WQXGA 180Hz display and RGB keyboard

Acer America

Acer Nitro 16S gaming laptop 16" WQXGA 180Hz Ryzen AI 9 365 RTX 5070 Ti 12GB 32GB DDR5 4TB

SKU CH-WS7H-86ZAM

16-inch WQXGA 180Hz display driven by a 10-core Ryzen AI 9 365 and RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB GDDR7, plus 32GB DDR5 and 4TB PCIe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI Max
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage4 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 10-core Ryzen AI 9 365 processor handles heavy workloads
  • 16-inch WQXGA 180Hz display delivers smooth high-resolution visuals
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB GDDR7 powers demanding games and creative apps
  • 32GB DDR5 4800 memory and 4TB PCIe SSD provide fast, spacious storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 keep wireless connections fast and stable

Acer Nitro 16S gaming laptop

The Acer Nitro 16S is a 16.0 inch gaming laptop built around a 10 core AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 12GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with 32GB DDR5 4800 system memory and a 4TB PCIe SSD. The 2560 x 1600 WQXGA panel runs at 180Hz. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Upgrading from older mobile GPUs

Moving to the RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 graphics card delivers a clear jump in frame rates for modern titles at the native 2560 x 1600 resolution. The 10 core Zen 5 CPU with 20 threads handles heavy multitasking and content creation workloads that would stall on 6 or 8 core predecessors. The 180Hz panel makes the upgrade worthwhile for competitive shooters and fast-paced esports.

Installation and common issues

The laptop arrives with the factory seal opened by engineers for the memory and storage configuration, so the 32GB DDR5 and 4TB PCIe SSD are already installed and tested. No user assembly is required beyond the initial Windows 11 Pro setup. The only frequent friction point is the 802.11ac wireless hardware, which limits Wi-Fi 6E performance on crowded networks.

How it compares

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

Price $2,213.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 12 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 4,061 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAcer
Product lineNitro 16S
Model nameAcer 16
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI Max
Processor model2 GHz
CPU cores10-core Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage4 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWQXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video RAM12 GB
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
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 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the 16.0-inch chassis with 0.78-inch thickness fit in my 16-inch laptop sleeve?

The laptop measures 14.05 by 10.85 by 0.78 inches and weighs 4.81 lbs; compare those dimensions to your sleeve's internal space before buying.

How do I install Windows 11 Pro on this unit, and what step do people miss?

Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed; the step users often skip is running the first-boot updates and driver refresh before launching games.

Can I replace the 32GB DDR5 4800 memory or the 4TB PCIe SSD later?

Both the 32GB DDR5 4800 RAM and 4TB PCIe SSD are upgradeable; match DDR5 4800 modules and a compatible PCIe SSD when expanding.

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