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Black 16 inch gaming laptop, matte finish, RGB keyboard, slim profile

Acer America

Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop 16 180Hz Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5060 32GB 512GB

SKU CH-CQ21-3E8WB

A 16-inch WUXGA 180Hz gaming laptop powered by an 8-core Ryzen 7 260 processor, RTX 5060 graphics with 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Smooth 180Hz IPS panel for fluid competitive play
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 260 up to 5.1GHz for fast multitasking
  • RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 for high-fidelity gaming visuals
  • 32GB DDR5 4800 memory for responsive workloads
  • 512GB PCIe SSD for quick boot and load times

Built for 16-inch 180Hz gaming

The Acer Nitro V 16S pairs an 8-core Ryzen 7 260 processor with an RTX 5060 laptop GPU carrying 8GB GDDR7. A 16-inch WUXGA IPS panel refreshes at 180Hz for smooth motion. 32GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD handle modern titles and multitasking. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The 14.08 x 10.39 x 0.79 inch chassis weighs 4.6 pounds and uses internal cooling to manage the 3.8GHz base and 5.1GHz boost clocks. Fan speed ramps with GPU load while the 8GB GDDR7 frame buffer keeps power draw steady. Killer AX1650i Wi-Fi 6 maintains low-latency wireless during extended sessions.

Accessories and software that change the experience

A 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard lets you map colours per game profile. Ports include three USB-A 3.2, one USB-C 3.2, HDMI, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet and a MicroSD card reader for peripherals and external displays. Webcam and Bluetooth support streaming and accessories without extra dongles.

How it compares

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

Price $1,486.99
Cheaper than about 75% 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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage512 GB 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 install extra storage in the Acer Nitro V 16S and what step do people miss?

Remove the bottom screws, lift the panel carefully to avoid damaging the clips, then insert the M.2 SSD into the open slot at an angle and secure it with the tiny screw; the step most people miss is reconnecting the battery cable before closing the case.

What maintenance or replacement will the 32 GB DDR5 memory need later?

The 32 GB DDR5 4800 memory is soldered to the board, so it cannot be upgraded or replaced separately; if a module fails the whole mainboard must be serviced.

Which limit appears first on the RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 during long gaming sessions?

The 8 GB video memory fills up before the GPU core hits its thermal ceiling, forcing texture streaming to system RAM and dropping frame rates.

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