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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 is less expensive and offers an AMD processor with a newer Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which may provide better gaming and engineering performance. It has a mid-sized screen and a slightly higher resolution, beneficial for detailed work, but its larger screen aspect ratio may be less ideal for some users. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has an older Intel processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, carries a premium price tag, and features a larger screen size that might appeal to gamers or those preferring a wider aspect ratio but at a lower resolution. Both weigh the same, but the Gigabyte has a heavier power brick, meaning it's less portable. The Aorus 17G also has a sturdier build but lower battery life, so it's less convenient for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
7.7
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for software development, though the Acer Nitro 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 16's combination of panel type, high resolution, and brightness provides a crisp and vivid display that enhances the viewing experience during everyday activities such as browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the same laptop excels due to its wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals in these fields see accurate and vibrant colors necessary for their precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Acer Nitro 16 falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate which is essential for smooth and responsive gameplay, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G's adequate resolution and panel type suffice for general and design tasks, but its lackluster refresh rate does not cater well to the demands of gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Cost
$1,275
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,275 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 16 is appreciated for general use due to its high-resolution display, adequate RAM and CPU for everyday tasks, and its balance between portability with reasonable battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, on the other hand, offers a slightly larger screen and solid performance with good keyboard quality, though it has a lower screen resolution and may be less portable due to its size and battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 is known for gaming and 3D capabilities due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high screen refresh rate, making for smooth visual performance, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, despite an older Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, offers an even higher screen refresh rate which can be beneficial for competitive gaming where every fraction of a second matters. Both have quality screens and competent CPUs, but the superior GPU on the Acer Nitro 16 generally delivers better performance for most gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its more recent and powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which work together to provide efficient processing and graphics performance necessary for complex tasks, coupled with a higher resolution and color-accurate screen which is beneficial for design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Acer Nitro 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Nitro 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,275 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-11800H | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
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 | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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