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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is gaming or 3D tasks and you want the best available performance, with a preference for higher storage capacity, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is an ideal choice despite its higher price; however, it has a lower portability score than the Acer Nitro 16 and a shorter battery life during typical use. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option with a balance between performance and portability, the Acer Nitro 16 provides good general and engineering performance, has a higher portability score, includes a higher resolution and aspect ratio screen for productivity tasks, and boasts longer battery life for typical usage, albeit with less storage capacity and a less powerful GPU than the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for content creation
- 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 Scar 15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen for software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Acer Nitro 16's superior resolution and brightness deliver a clearer and more vibrant display, enhancing the overall viewing experience for everyday activities. For engineering and design tasks, the same laptop's display has a wide color gamut, ensuring that colors are accurately reproduced, which is crucial when precision matters. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rate of the Acer Nitro 16 may result in less fluid gameplay compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Nitro 16 both have only fair portability, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,050
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Nitro 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 16, with its AMD processor and RTX graphics, alongside 16GB RAM and a high-res screen, supports day-to-day efficiency and provides a pleasing visual experience, although it may not be as portable or have as long-lasting battery life as more compact options. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its powerful Intel processor and RTX graphics, also offers 16GB of RAM and a smooth screen for daily tasks, while its larger storage and portable design are worthy considerations despite its relatively shorter battery life and less vibrant screen compared to the Acer.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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, ample RAM, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-resolution IPS screen that offers vivid colors and contrast. In comparison, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels with a top-tier Intel i9 CPU, equally sufficient RAM, a robust Nvidia RTX GPU, and a rapid-refresh IPS display, although with a lower resolution, making it less suited for fine detail work but great for high-speed applications.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 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 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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