Review Acer Nitro 14 AN14-41-R3MX
Acer Nitro 14 AN14-41-R3MX · Ryzen 5 8645HS · RTX 4060
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB · 16GB LPDDR5X (soldered) · 512GB SSD (Micron 3500) · 14.5″ 2560×1600 IPS 120Hz · 1.983 kg
Bright 2.5K screen with 16:10 aspect ratio (120Hz, G-Sync, sRGB) –
relatively light and compact for a gaming laptop,
low heat output,
RGB backlit keyboard,
liquid metal thermal compound,
USB4,
Power Delivery support,
excellent battery life.
Sparse storage (512 GB),
only one SSD slot,
memory not replaceable/expandable,
slow card reader.
Compact RTX 4060 gaming notebook with long battery life – a coherent mid-range gaming laptop.
Display – 14.5″ IPS · 2560×1600 · 120Hz · 97.6% sRGB
Panel: AU Optronics B145QAN01.J – 14.5″ 2560×1600, IPS, matte, 120Hz, G-Sync.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~415 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1221:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 97.6% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 74.7% |
| Display P3 coverage | 72.7% |
| Response time (B/W) | 14.8 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 22.3 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Good brightness and sRGB coverage
- 120 Hz refresh rate with G-Sync
- No PWM flickering
- 16:10 aspect ratio
Panel FRU: AU Optronics B145QAN01.J (14.5″ 2560×1600 IPS, 120Hz, matte)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 1.8
Processor – AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS · 6c/12t · Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4)
- Model: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS – 6× Zen 4
- Boost: 5.0 GHz
- TDP: 100 W PL2 / 90 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~13,220 pts
- Solid CPU performance for gaming
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (Hawk Point-HS, Zen 4, soldered BGA)
Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU · 8GB GDDR6
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU – 8 GB GDDR6, 110 W TGP
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~10,280 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~75.8 fps
- Solid QHD gaming performance
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 10,280 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 23,835 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 29,555 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~75.8 fps |
GPU FRU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, soldered)
Memory – 16GB LPDDR5X · soldered · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5X (soldered, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5X 16GB (soldered) – not replaceable
Storage – 512GB Micron 3500 · PCIe 4.0 · single M.2 slot
- Drive: Micron 3500 MTFDKBA512TGD – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~7,098 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~5,601 MB/s
- Only 512 GB – too small for €1,450
- Only one M.2 slot
Sparse storage – 512 GB is insufficient for this price range.
SSD FRU: Micron 3500 MTFDKBA512TGD (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~10.1 hours · 76 Wh
- Capacity: 76 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~10.1 hours
- Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop
Battery FRU: 76 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 230W (Acer)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminum lid · Plastic base · Wi-Fi 6E · USB4 · HDMI 2.1 · microSD
- Materials: Aluminum lid, Plastic base
- Weight: 1.983 kg (4.37 lbs)
- Dimensions: 324.12 × 255.9 × 22.84 mm
- Left: Kensington Lock, Power, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB4 (PD, DP), Audio
- Right: microSD, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD, DP), USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI
- USB4 with Power Delivery
- Slow microSD card reader
- No Ethernet port
WLAN FRU: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 – replaceable
Serviceability – RAM soldered · SSD & Wi-Fi replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 76 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – easy access.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (Hawk Point-HS, Zen 4, soldered) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | LPDDR5X 16GB (soldered) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Micron 3500 MTFDKBA512TGD (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | AU Optronics B145QAN01.J (14.5″ 2560×1600 IPS, 120Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 76 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 230W (Acer) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen 5 8645HS – solid performance
GPURTX 4060 – solid QHD gaming
Display2.5K 120Hz – bright and smooth
RAM16GB soldered – no upgrade
Battery10.1h – excellent
Value~$1,600 – compact gaming laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Bright 2.5K screen with 16:10 aspect ratio (120Hz, G-Sync, sRGB)
- Relatively light and compact for a gaming laptop
- Low heat output
- RGB backlit keyboard
- Liquid metal thermal compound
- USB4
- Power Delivery support
- Excellent battery life
Weaknesses
- Sparse storage (512 GB)
- Only one SSD slot
- Memory not replaceable/expandable
- Slow card reader
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the compact size and battery life – key selling points for portable gamers.
• USB4 with Power Delivery – versatile charging and connectivity.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• 512 GB SSD is small – recommend upgrading storage.
• Great for gaming on the go – excellent battery life and performance.
• Highlight the compact size and battery life – key selling points for portable gamers.
• USB4 with Power Delivery – versatile charging and connectivity.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• 512 GB SSD is small – recommend upgrading storage.
• Great for gaming on the go – excellent battery life and performance.