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Acer Nitro V 16 AI vs Dell Alienware 15

Laptop · Acer

Acer Nitro V 16 AI

AMD Ryzen 5 240 · Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 · 16 GB RAM · 180 Hz · 2026
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Graphics40
RAM70
Screen82
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Laptop · Dell

Dell Alienware 15

Ryzen 7 260 · RTX 5050 · 16 GB RAM · 165 Hz · 2026
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Graphics40
RAM70
Screen78
Verdict

Acer Nitro V 16 AI and Dell Alienware 15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro V 16 AIDell Alienware 15
50Gear score49
AMD Ryzen 5 240CPURyzen 7 260
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050Graphics cardRTX 5050
16 GBRAM16 GB
1920×1200 · 180 HzScreen1920×1200 · 165 Hz
≈ $900Estimated price≈ $1,160

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Nitro V 16 AI or Dell Alienware 15 better?

Acer Nitro V 16 AI and Dell Alienware 15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Acer Nitro V 16 AI ≈ $900, Dell Alienware 15 ≈ $1,160. Current prices vary by store.