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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize higher storage capacity and a more premium feel, choose the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, which has a sleeker build and a high refresh-rate screen ideal for gaming and intensive tasks. However, it's more expensive and the battery life is shorter compared to the Acer Nitro 16. The Acer offers solid performance at a somewhat lower cost with longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and gaming. Both have similar processing power and graphics capabilities with 16 GB of RAM, making either a good choice for demanding applications, but the Gigabyte 15X might slightly edge out in performance due to its higher-end processor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both excel in gaming and 3D due to their high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPUs, which deliver detailed graphics and smooth gameplay. While the Acer offers a slightly larger screen and good refresh rate, making it excellent for immersive gaming, the Aorus 15X takes the lead with a superior refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming where every millisecond counts.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for software development.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 16's impressive resolution and brightness make for a vivid and clear display, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X also offers a high-quality screen that is slightly less bright. In terms of engineering and design, the Acer Nitro 16 shines with its broader color gamut coverage, providing better color accuracy compared to the Aorus 15X, which is still adequate but less ideal for color-critical work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 16 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Nitro 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in general use over the Acer Nitro 16 due to its higher performing CPU and more vibrant screen with better colors, while both have a similar RAM and quality dedicated graphics. Though the Acer is also suited for general use and gaming, its portability and battery life are somewhat lesser than the Aorus 15X, which provides a slight edge for users needing a blend of performance and mobility.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X are equipped with strong CPUs and GPUs which contribute to their high performance in engineering and design; the Acer Nitro 16 offers an AMD Ryzen CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, while the Aorus 15X comes with an even more powerful Intel i9 CPU and the same class of Nvidia GPU. Additionally, both have sizable RAM and high-quality IPS displays, but the Aorus 15X leads with a higher refresh rate and a slightly better screen brightness, making it potentially more suitable for tasks requiring extreme color accuracy and fluid visuals.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Nitro 16 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
7.4
The Acer Nitro 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$1,250
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,250 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,250.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i9-13900HX | |
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 | 99 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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