Acer Nitro 16vsAlienware x15 R2

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Acer
Acer Nitro 16
Nitro 16

Quick Stats

The Acer Nitro 16 delivers impressive performance for its budget-friendly price point overall.
The build quality of the Acer Nitro 16 is sufficient for a budget-friendly laptop overall.
The Acer Nitro 16's display offers vivid and lifelike images with excellent brightness and color gamut range.
The Acer Nitro 16 boasts an impressive screen with great panel brightness and colour gamut range.
Alienware
Alienware x15 R2
x15 R2

Quick Stats

The Alienware X15 R2 delivers impressive gaming performance despite its compact size and portable design.
The Alienware X15 R2's sleek and compact design showcases its powerful performance with respectable build quality overall.
The Alienware X15 R2's Quad HD touchscreen display offers vibrant colors and sharp visuals, a highlight of the laptop.
The Alienware x15 R2 features an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Nitro 16
Winner
#343
Alienware x15 R2
#346
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Nitro 16
#143
Alienware x15 R2
#12
Winner
Display
Acer Nitro 16
#350
Winner
Alienware x15 R2
#581
Performance
Acer Nitro 16
#103
Winner
Alienware x15 R2
#107
Build
Acer Nitro 16
#394
Winner
Alienware x15 R2
#415
Features
Acer Nitro 16
#673
Alienware x15 R2
#204
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Nitro 16
Alienware Alienware x15 R2
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Intel Core i9-12900HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Nitro 16

Strengths

Great performance that matches up with $700 to $1,000 more expensive laptops
Excellent build quality
Good battery life
Stellar export time in Premier Pro (2 minutes and 26 seconds for 4K)
Good performance in Blender Classroom

Weaknesses

Lower-end plastic material on the bottom cover that could be improved
Not great performance in Solid Works due to non-workstation GPU
Some slight issues with export times in Premier Pro (compared to top performers)
Wish for a better material and aesthetic feel to the laptop
Some minor frame drops in 6K footage

Alienware x15 R2

Strengths

The gaming performance is absolutely amazing considering its size.
It's really thin and portable, making it easy to take anywhere.
The processor delivers consistent performance rather than having its clock speeds and power gradually drop in longer tests.
The RTX 3070 Ti runs along well at 105 watts at 1080p gaming on this laptop, with good numbers despite being CPU limited.
The cooling system is efficient, keeping the important areas cool even when running hot components.
It's a respectable price compared to its main rival, the Blade 15.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Acer Nitro 16

The Acer Nitro 16 is a budget-friendly laptop that punches above its weight class. Equipped with an RTX 470 GPU and Ryzen 7940 HS processor, this laptop delivers impressive performance in graphics-intensive programs like Blender and Adobe Premiere Pro. Its 4K display boasts excellent brightness and color gamut, making it a great value for the price. While not perfect - the plastic material on the bottom cover feels somewhat subpar - the Nitro 16 is a strong contender in its class, offering great performance, battery life, and build quality at an affordable price point.

Alienware x15 R2

The Alienware X15 R2 is a sleek and powerful gaming laptop that packs a punch despite its slim design. With an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, it delivers impressive performance in both gaming and content creation tasks. However, its portability comes at the cost of battery life, and the trackpad could be larger. A respectable price point makes it a solid option for those seeking a high-performance laptop that can fit into a busy lifestyle.

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