Acer Nitro 16vsAORUS 15

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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.
AORUS
AORUS 15
15

Quick Stats

The AORUS 15 delivers robust and future-proof performance with its powerful Intel i5 processor and NVIDIA RTX GPU capabilities.
The Gigabyte AORUS 15 boasts top-notch build quality, making it a joy to own and use consistently.
The AORUS 15's display is its standout feature, boasting good screen quality and impressive build.
The AORUS 15 boasts an impressive feature set with a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Nitro 16
Winner
#343
AORUS 15
#347
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Nitro 16
#143
AORUS 15
#19
Winner
Display
Acer Nitro 16
#350
Winner
AORUS 15
#593
Performance
Acer Nitro 16
#103
Winner
AORUS 15
#111
Build
Acer Nitro 16
#394
Winner
AORUS 15
#437
Features
Acer Nitro 16
#673
AORUS 15
#216
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Nitro 16
AORUS AORUS 15
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Intel Core i7-12700H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop, 130W)
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

AORUS 15

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

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.

AORUS 15

The Gigabyte AORUS 15 is an impressive laptop that checks all the right boxes for both gamers and professionals. Its powerful cooling system, vibrant screen, and robust build quality make it a joy to use. The Intel i5 processor provides more than enough power for everyday tasks, while the Nvidia RTX 4060 mobile GPU delivers smooth gaming performance. With its versatile design and relatively low price, this laptop is suitable for anyone looking for a reliable and powerful machine.

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