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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 is often less expensive and offers a larger screen, higher battery capacity, and a more powerful GPU, making it suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. However, it’s heavier and has a larger form factor which can impact portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, comes with a higher storage capacity, and has a premium build with potentially better thermal management. It has a high performer CPU but the GPU, while robust, is less powerful compared to the Acer Nitro 16, which might affect performance in the most graphically demanding tasks. If budget is a concern and you’re focused on gaming or engineering work that requires more GPU power, the Acer might be the better choice, while if you prioritize portability and build quality and can invest more, the Razer Blade 14 is a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for software development.
For general use, both the Acer Nitro 16 and the Razer Blade 14 offer impressive displays with high resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp images and comfortable visibility under various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, their ability to display a wide range of colors accurately is crucial, and both laptops excel in this aspect with strong color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops might lead to less fluid visuals, making them less ideal for fast-paced, graphic-intensive activities.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a more powerful CPU for faster and smoother performance in daily tasks when compared to the Acer Nitro 16, and its high-quality screen coupled with superior portability and battery life make it better suited for general use. Meanwhile, the Acer Nitro 16 has a larger screen and excellent heat management, but it’s heavier and larger, which makes it less portable, and its battery life doesn't match the Razer Blade 14's efficiency.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 features a powerful CPU and high-end GPU suited for engineering software, and its large, high-resolution screen offers vivid color accuracy, which is good for design work, but it's heavier and bulkier, which hinders portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 also comes with a strong CPU and capable GPU, its screen provides high pixel density for sharp images, and it's much lighter and more compact, making it easier to carry around, despite a slightly lower battery capacity than the Acer.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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 Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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