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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or perform demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the Acer Nitro 16 with its high-end graphics and more robust processor might be the better option, despite being heavier and more expensive. However, if portability, longer battery life, and a lower cost are more critical, and you mainly use your laptop for general activities like web browsing, document editing, and casual entertainment, the HP 14" Laptop could serve you well. The Acer has a larger, higher resolution screen with a faster refresh rate, making it suited for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks, while the HP's smaller screen and integrated graphics are adequate for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 16 outperforms the HP 14" Laptop for general use largely due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and higher quality screen, which offer faster performance and better visual experience; however, it comes at the cost of portability and shorter battery life. While the HP is more portable and has a slightly longer battery life, its performance is compromised by a less powerful processor and less RAM, as well as a lower quality display, which means tasks may be slower and the screen less vivid.
Gaming and AI
8.0
5.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Nitro 16 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which is better for gaming and 3D compared to the HP 14" Laptop's integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Acer's larger and higher resolution display improves visual detail and gaming experience, while the HP's lower-tier components are adequate for lighter tasks yet fall short for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 16 is more suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and superior screen quality, including higher resolution and color accuracy, which aids in complex tasks and detailed visuals. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop offers greater portability and is quieter, but it compromises on performance and screen quality, making it less ideal for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Acer Nitro 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 16's superior resolution and brightness provide clear and vibrant visuals, making it an excellent choice over the HP 14" Laptop, which offers adequate yet less impressive display features. In engineering and design, the Acer laptop's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation critical for detailed work, while the HP may fall short. For gaming and 3D applications, however, the HP 14" Laptop and Acer Nitro 16 both lack high refresh rates, which means neither will deliver the smooth motion display preferred for fast-paced visuals and rendering.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Acer Nitro 16 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,050
$415
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $415.
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Battery
9.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 16 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $415 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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