Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) vs Alienware 15 (DA15260)
33.4Performancechip35.9
77.2Graphics77.2
38.3Displayspec-based38.3
42.7Batteryspec-based38.7
45.8Portabilityspec-based43.5
3 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42)1 spec wins — Alienware 15 (DA15260)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) scores 43.9 against 43.5 for Alienware 15 (DA15260). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
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Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) | Alienware 15 (DA15260) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+2% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) | Alienware 15 (DA15260) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) | Alienware 15 (DA15260) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,385Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,192Bottom 4% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 8,204Bottom 7% | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) | Alienware 15 (DA15260) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+6% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 135 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) | Alienware 15 (DA15260) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg+5% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 23 mm+2% |
| Material | Plastic body with metal lid | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) | Alienware 15 (DA15260) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery up to 100W), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, universal audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | HD 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) | Alienware 15 (DA15260) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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