Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44.2Performance30.7
38.3Display26.5
42.7Battery33.3
31Portability76.6
6 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41)3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) wins this laptop face-off, 40 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+12). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 33
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 125% higher charging: 135 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 31
- 48% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 25.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,000
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,654Bottom 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,277Bottom 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+14% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 135 W+125% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.3 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 25.5 mm | 18.5 mm+28% |
| Material | Plastic | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | — | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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