Choose Nitro V 16 if you need:
- Processor Model at AMD Ryzen 7 260 (vs M4 Pro)
- GPU Model at RTX 5050 (vs Apple M4 Pro GPU)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 24 GB)
- Display Size at 16 inch (vs 14.2 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Nitro V 16 vs MacBook Pro 14
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Nitro V 16 and MacBook Pro 14 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Nitro V 16 | MacBook Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Acer | Apple |
| Product Family | Nitro | MacBook |
| Model | Nitro V 16 | MacBook Pro 14 |
| Model Number | ANV16-42-R1FJ | — |
| Part Number / SKU | NH.QYWEK.007 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2024 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Professional |
| Color | Black | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Apple |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 7 | Apple M4 Pro |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | M4 Pro |
| Processor Generation | Ryzen 200 Series | Apple M4 family |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | ARM64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | — |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | — |
| CPU Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | — |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | — |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI | Apple Neural Engine |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 38 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Apple |
| GPU Model | RTX 5050 | Apple M4 Pro GPU |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | 95 W | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 2 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | Unified Memory |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | — | On-package |
| Memory Slots | — | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | No |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe 4.0 | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16 inch | 14.2 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3024 x 1964 |
| Resolution Class | WUXGA | 3K |
| Display Technology | LCD | Mini-LED |
| Panel Type | IPS | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| VRR Range | — | ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz |
| Display Brightness | — | 1000 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | — | 1600 nits |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | — | 100 % |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1000000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| HDR Support | — | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | ProMotion |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p FHD | 12MP |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | — | Keyboard (Touch ID) |
| Camera Features | FHD camera with privacy shutter | Center Stage; Desk View; computational video |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 6-speaker system |
| Audio Technology | — | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphone Configuration | Built-in microphone | 3-mic studio-quality array |
| Audio Jack | — | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit keyboard with amber lighting and status indicators | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Touchpad Type | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | Force Touch |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ax | 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | — |
| Wi-Fi Module | 2x2 AX+BT 6E | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 or above | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB4 Type-C | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort |
| USB4 Port Count | 1 ports | 3 ports |
| USB4 Speed | — | 120 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 3 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| DisplayPort Output | No | DisplayPort over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | — | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion | Li-polymer |
| Battery Life | 7.5 hours | 22 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | Video playback test (WUXGA + SSD) | Apple video streaming test |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | — | 50 % |
| Fast Charge Time | — | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | 100 W | — |
| Power Connector | — | MagSafe 3 |
| USB-C Charging | — | Yes |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | — | 96 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 312.6 mm |
| Depth | 275.6 mm | 221.2 mm |
| Thickness | 24.5 mm | 15.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Aluminum |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | Aluminum |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM | — |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | — |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR |
| EPEAT | — | EPEAT Gold (US and Canada) |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | >35% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure |
| Product Carbon Footprint | — | 218 kg CO2e |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 0-90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -25-45 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Carry-in (International Travelers Warranty) | Apple One-Year Limited Warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MacBook Pro 14 if you need:
- Processor Model at M4 Pro (vs AMD Ryzen 7 260)
- GPU Model at Apple M4 Pro GPU (vs RTX 5050)
- Installed Memory at 24 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Display Size at 14.2 inch (vs 16 inch)
What is the difference between Nitro V 16 and MacBook Pro 14?
Nitro V 16 and MacBook Pro 14 share specifications such as Storage Capacity (512 GB), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), NPU (Yes).
The main differences: Processor Model (Nitro V 16: AMD Ryzen 7 260, MacBook Pro 14: M4 Pro); GPU Model (Nitro V 16: RTX 5050, MacBook Pro 14: Apple M4 Pro GPU); Installed Memory (Nitro V 16: 16 GB, MacBook Pro 14: 24 GB); Display Size (Nitro V 16: 16 inch, MacBook Pro 14: 14.2 inch).
Nitro V 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while MacBook Pro 14 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.