Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV vs Dell DB14250

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

Winner: Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV

Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV takes 7.5 weighted points vs 7.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Refresh Rate, Amazon Rating. The Dell DB14250 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV

Intel Core i9 13900H · NVIDIA RTX 5060

Under $1600
5 (4)
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Dell DB14250

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

Under $1500
4 (71)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryNitro V ANV15-52-98KVDB14250
Gaming6.1/103.2/10
Productivity5.2/105.4/10
Programming4.5/105.6/10
Engineering / 3D5.6/104.3/10
Student5.2/105.6/10
Travel / Portability5/106.3/10
AI Workloads5.5/104.2/10
Value for Money7.5/105.6/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecNitro V ANV15-52-98KVDB14250
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 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution1920x10802560x1600
Refresh Rate165 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI216 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.66 lbs3.42 lbs
Thickness0.93″0.67″
Amazon Rating5 ★ (4)4 ★ (71)
Value Score7.5/105.6/10

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 5.4/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Dell DB14250 will typically outlast the Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV unplugged.

Display

Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 165 Hz. DB14250: 14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 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. DB14250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 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 DB14250 is 1.2 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5 vs 6.3.

Value

Value scores land 7.5/10 vs 5.6/10. The Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Acer Nitro V ANV15-52-98KV — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Dell DB14250 only if portability matter more to you.

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