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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 generally costs slightly less and offers high refresh rates suited for gaming and fast motion activities, complemented by powerful graphics capabilities, making it a great choice for gaming and intensive graphical tasks. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, typically a bit more expensive, provides a more premium experience with a higher-resolution screen, better build quality, and professional appearance. The ThinkPad also has a slightly longer battery life and excels in keyboard quality which could benefit heavy typists and professionals. If portability is a concern, the Acer is lighter and might be easier to carry around. Consider the Acer for gaming and graphical tasks, but if you're after a premium build and display for professional use, the Lenovo might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 16 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165, making it very good for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from rapid motion rendering. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60, making it good for these tasks but with less fluid motion display.
Software Development
7.7
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
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
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Nitro 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 boast high-resolution displays with panels that provide clear, vibrant images and brightness that enhances visibility in various lighting conditions, making for a pleasant viewing experience. For users focused on engineering and design, these laptops offer displays with a wide range of colors, accurately represented through extensive color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for precision in professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals and rapid response times that these uses demand.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,050
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 delivers adequate performance with a high-refresh-rate display for smooth visuals and good battery life for extended general use, while being slightly more portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16; however, the Lenovo is better suited for color-sensitive work and provides professional-grade power and premium keyboard quality, which justifies its lesser portability and higher weight. Both laptops offer substantial RAM and CPU capabilities for multitasking and demanding applications, ensuring they can handle general use with ease.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, delivers strong performance for engineering needs accompanied by a high-refresh-rate screen, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, offers a higher resolution screen and is known for excellent build quality, including a premium keyboard. Both machines provide ample RAM and storage, but with the ThinkPad P16, you get a slightly better battery life and screen quality, which could be more appealing for design work where color accuracy and detail are paramount, although it sacrifices some portability compared to the Nitro 16.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.2in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to have only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
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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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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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