Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV vs Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Dell 16 Plus DB16250 takes 8.8 weighted points vs 7.5, winning on RAM, Storage, Pixel Density. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV

Intel Core i9 13900H · NVIDIA RTX 5060

Under $1600
5 (4)
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Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1500
4.1 (26)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryNitro V ANV15-52-98KV16 Plus DB16250
Gaming6.1/103.7/10
Productivity5.2/105.7/10
Programming4.5/106/10
Engineering / 3D5.6/104.6/10
Student5.2/105.6/10
Travel / Portability5/106.3/10
AI Workloads5.5/104.5/10
Value for Money7.5/106/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecNitro V ANV15-52-98KV16 Plus DB16250
CPUIntel Core i9 13900HIntel Core Ultra 9 288V
PassMark Score27,43419,876
CPU Cores6P+8E4P+4E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5060Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score20,839—
RAM16 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesNo (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution1920x10802560x1600
Refresh Rate165 Hz120 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.66 lbs3.42 lbs
Thickness0.93″0.67″
Amazon Rating5 ★ (4)4.1 ★ (26)
Value Score7.5/106/10

CPU Comparison

The Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV's Intel Core i9 13900H is ~38% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (27,434 vs 19,876). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5060, 20,839 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.2/10 vs 5.7/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Dell 16 Plus DB16250 will typically outlast the Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV unplugged.

Display

Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 165 Hz. 16 Plus DB16250: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 120 Hz. The Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. 16 Plus DB16250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 2 TBSSD. The Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

4.66 lbs / 0.93″ vs 3.42 lbs / 0.67″. The Dell 16 Plus DB16250 is 1.2 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5 vs 6.3.

Value

Value scores land 7.5/10 vs 6/10. The Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell 16 Plus DB16250 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV only if budget matter more to you.

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