Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV vs Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH takes 10.3 weighted points vs 5, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Pixel Density. Read our comprehensive Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or see the full Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV review. The Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV

Intel Core i9 13900H · NVIDIA RTX 5060

Under $1600
5 (4)
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Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1700
5 (3)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryNitro V ANV15-52-98KVAERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH
Gaming6.1/106.4/10
Productivity5.2/106.1/10
Programming4.5/106.2/10
Engineering / 3D5.6/106.3/10
Student5.2/105.9/10
Travel / Portability5/106/10
AI Workloads5.5/106.3/10
Value for Money7.5/108.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecNitro V ANV15-52-98KVAERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH
CPUIntel Core i9 13900HAMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370
PassMark Score27,43435,173
CPU Cores6P+8E4P+8S
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5060NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score20,83920,472
RAM16 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution1920x10802560x1600
Refresh Rate165 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.66 lbs4.19 lbs
Thickness0.93″0.79″
Amazon Rating5 ★ (4)5 ★ (3)
Value Score7.5/108.3/10

CPU Comparison

The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 is ~28% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (35,173 vs 27,434). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV benchmark breakdown and AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH performance review.

GPU & Gaming

The RTX 5060 in the Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV is ~2% faster (20,839 vs 20,472 G3DMark) — a modest but real FPS edge. best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.2/10 vs 6.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 165 Hz. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.66 lbs / 0.93″ vs 4.19 lbs / 0.79″. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH is 0.5 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5 vs 6.

Value

Value scores land 7.5/10 vs 8.3/10. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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