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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 offers a larger screen size, higher resolution, greater screen aspect ratio, and a more color-accurate panel, which may make it better suited for tasks that benefit from a larger workspace and vibrant colors, such as photo editing or content creation. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition comes with a more powerful main processor, higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals in fast-paced games, and is slightly lighter, which might be preferable for high-end gaming and for users who value an ultra-responsive display. Both laptops share similar battery capacities and have sufficient RAM and storage for most users. The Acer may be more affordable, while the Asus is a bit more portable and has a slightly higher-quality keyboard. Choose the Acer if you prioritize screen real estate and visual fidelity, or the Asus if gaming performance and portability are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid, clear display for everyday tasks and engineering applications, the Acer Nitro 16's high resolution and brightness, coupled with a wide color spectrum, make it stand out, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers similar benefits but might not be as vibrant. For engineering and design work, both laptops would serve you well due to their color accuracy, but the Acer's wider color gamuts may give it an edge in color-sensitive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on both these laptops might be a drawback, as smoother motion and quicker response times are key for those uses.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Nitro 16 both have only fair portability, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better portability.
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Cost
$1,050
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
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 Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The Acer Nitro 16's Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card paired with a high-quality screen that refreshes 165 times per second makes it very good for gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition harnesses the power of an AMD RX 6800M GPU and outshines with a screen refresh rate of 300 times per second, enhancing the smoothness of fast-paced gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both offer powerful CPUs and RAM, making them well suited for engineering and design tasks; they also have high-quality screens although the Nitro has a higher resolution and aspect ratio for more detailed visuals. While both laptops have strong GPUs for graphics-intensive work, the Acer Nitro 16's Nvidia RTX 4070 may offer a slight edge in newer, more demanding engineering applications over the ASUS's AMD RX 6800M, but the ASUS is slightly lighter and thus more portable, and both have comparable battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Nitro 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 16 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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