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Updated January 10, 2024·
When comparing the Acer Nitro 16 with the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, there are several key differences to consider. The Acer Nitro 16, being less expensive, offers a balance of performance and affordability with higher storage capacity and battery life which is suitable for general use, engineering, and intensive gaming. However, it's heavier and larger, making it less portable than the ASUS ROG Flow Z13. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a more portable laptop with touchscreen capabilities and superior build quality, making it highly suitable for frequent travelers who prefer a compact machine with a strong battery and build quality, but has a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 16 for content creation, and software development.
Both the Acer Nitro 16 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offer panels with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general tasks such as browsing and video streaming, providing clear and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design work, these laptops have displays that cover a wide range of colors, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for professional creative tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming or smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Nitro 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,050
$1,575
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 costs $1,575.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 delivers ample power for general use, featuring a robust CPU and high-quality graphics, complemented by generous RAM and a large screen; however, its bulkier build and lower portability due to its weight may not appeal to those who prefer a more mobile option.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, extensive 16 GB of RAM, and high-quality 16-inch display, but it's heavier and less portable. The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 also excels in engineering tasks with its top-tier Intel CPU and capable Nvidia GPU, includes a similarly ample amount of RAM, and offers a high-resolution touchscreen display that is smaller but benefits from greater portability and flexibility as it can be used as a tablet.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $1,575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 11.89" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.11" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 511 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 4K | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Nitro 16
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Sascha Mölck | June 2023
"Video editing, rendering and, of course, gaming represent the Nitro 16's core competencies with a Ryzen 7 7735HS and GeForce RTX 4070 providing the necessary power. Both chips run at consistently high clock speeds. A fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the required storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Nitro 16 AN16-41, Acer has a well-specced, mid-range gaming laptop in its portfolio."
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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