The Acer Nitro V 16 AI stands out in the Affordable Assignment category of gaming laptops because it offers remarkable gaming performance at a very reasonable cost. Modern games run smoothly at 1080p high settings thanks to specifications like an AMD Ryzen 5 240 or Ryzen 7 processor coupled with an NVIDIA RTX 5050/5060 GPU. Its excellent value for money and heat control are praised by reviewers. Expect about 3 to 5 hours of regular use and much less for gaming, though, as the battery life is disappointing. All things considered, the Nitro V 16 AI is a wise choice if you're looking for a cheap laptop that can be used for both work and play.