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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 both offer midrange prices with the Acer being slightly less expensive. The Acer has a larger screen and higher battery capacity, which may appeal to users who prioritize display real estate and longer usage times between charges, making it suitable for intensive gaming and general use. However, the Eluktronics RP-15 has a higher portability score due to being lighter, which benefits users who need to carry their laptop frequently. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and processors, but the Eluktronics RP-15 has a slight edge in engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks. If portability and a slight performance edge are important, consider the Eluktronics RP-15; if you prefer a larger screen and longer battery life, the Acer Nitro 16 may be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Nitro 16.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 both offer pleasing visuals due to their high-resolution displays and adequate brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. Their color accuracy and wide color gamuts make them excellent for engineering and design work, as these features ensure that professionals see colors as intended and gradients are smooth. However, their lower refresh rates limit their performance in Gaming and 3D applications, where fast motion is common and higher refresh rates can provide a smoother and more immersive experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 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
4.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Acer Nitro 16 both have only fair portability, though the Eluktronics RP-15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,050
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 16, with its larger screen size and higher battery capacity, offers a broader display and longer use between charges, making it valuable for extended general use. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15, while slightly smaller in screen size and with a lower battery capacity, is lighter in weight and therefore offers better portability for general use on the go. Both have powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and quality IPS screens, ensuring smooth performance and visuals; however, they each strike a different balance between staying powered longer and easier portability.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 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
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 stands out with a robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, a high-performing Nvidia RTX GPU, and a larger, high-quality screen, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require substantial computational power and visual precision. While the Eluktronics RP-15 also offers a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a strong Nvidia RTX GPU, it is slightly more portable and quieter, but with a smaller screen, its compromise lies in a reduced workspace, which may be less ideal for intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and Eluktronics RP-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
7.2
The Acer Nitro 16 and Eluktronics RP-15 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 Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
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."
Eluktronics RP-15
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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
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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 Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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