Acer · 2024
Acer Nitro V 15
ANV15-51
The cheap way into RTX 4050 gaming, often under 900 dollars with slotted RAM you can double.
from € 949 $869 RRP
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- Best for gaming study
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on value and speed, weakest on display.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 4/10
- Build 5/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 144Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Raptor Lake plus RTX 4050, hybrid graphics. Proprietary nvidia driver, on-demand PRIME for battery.
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Suspend on the dGPU wants nvidia power management or it can hang. Webcam is plain UVC. The screen is the real complaint here, washed-out colors, 250 nits, this is a bad panel for anything but gaming. No fingerprint reader.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6 GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.1 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 57 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Raptor Lake plus RTX 4050, hybrid graphics.
- What does the Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51) cost?
- RRP is about 869 USD (949 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 8/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51)?
- 2.1 kg (4.63 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 57 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51)?
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from € 949 $869 RRP
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