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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16, being much more expensive, offers a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, high-end Nvidia graphics, and a larger, higher-resolution display that would provide better performance particularly for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It also has more memory and storage space which means it can handle more applications at once and hold more data. However, the Nitro is heavier, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with its much lower price, features an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD graphics, which are adequate for general use and basic tasks but may struggle with intensive work. It also has a smaller, lower-resolution display, and less memory and storage, which limit its multitasking capabilities and the amount of data it can hold. It's lighter than the Nitro, offering better portability. If you're looking for high performance and don't mind the higher cost and less portability, the Acer Nitro 16 would be well-suited. If affordability and portability are your main concerns and your tasks are more basic, the Maypug 15" could be sufficient. 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
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Nitro 16 is well-suited for general use due to its robust CPU and GPU, greater RAM, high-resolution screen, and long battery life, albeit being less portable and heavier compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop. On the other hand, the Maypug, with its basic CPU, minimal RAM, lower screen resolution, and shorter battery life, falls short in handling more demanding tasks despite its superior portability and lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
8.0
5.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Nitro 16 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and has a high screen refresh rate, making it very suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has a significantly less powerful Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard refresh rate, which does not support intensive gaming and 3D tasks as effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8
5.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop, the Acer Nitro 16, with its high-resolution and bright display, offers a crisp and vibrant viewing experience for everyday tasks and engineering work where clarity is key, but its lower refresh rate means less smooth imagery in fast-paced games. The Maypug 15" Laptop, with a display that lacks in both brightness and resolution, may not provide the sharpness and detail needed for general productivity or the color accuracy crucial for engineering and design. Additionally, the Maypug's lower refresh rate and underwhelming display characteristics would lead to a less immersive experience in gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion and visual fidelity are highly valued.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
3.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Acer Nitro 16 has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,050
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | 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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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.
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