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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, and are less concerned about price and portability, the Razer Blade 17 is a superior option due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, as well as a larger and higher resolution screen. However, the Acer Nitro 16 stands out as more budget-friendly, with a midrange price and sufficient capabilities for general use, casual gaming, and some engineering applications. It also offers longer battery life, which alongside its lower weight, enhances its portability. Choose the Razer Blade 17 for top-tier performance and the Acer Nitro 16 for a balance of price, performance, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 is equipped with a solid processor and good screen quality, suitable for everyday tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 17 is superior in general use due to its high-performance CPU, more RAM, higher resolution screen, and better keyboard and speaker quality, despite being less portable and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 16, with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high screen refresh rate, provides smooth visuals for gaming and 3D applications, while its CPU and screen quality support decent performance and satisfactory display characteristics. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 stands out with an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU for top-tier gaming and 3D performance, complemented by a high-quality screen, making it excellent in those areas despite a slightly lower refresh rate than the Acer.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 16 is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 stands out for engineering and design use due to its superior processing power with an Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a higher-powered GPU compared to the Acer Nitro 16, which means better performance for intensive tasks but at a higher price and a slight increase in weight.
Content Creation
7.8
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is 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
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 16 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, both the Acer Nitro 16 and the Razer Blade 17 offer high-resolution displays with bright and clear panels, ensuring comfortable reading, browsing, and media consumption. For engineering and design, these laptops boast displays with wide color gamuts, rendering accurate colors crucial for detailed and precise work in applications like CAD and photo editing. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, their screens fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced action in games and interactive 3D environments.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and Acer Nitro 16 both have only fair portability, though the Razer Blade 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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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 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Acer Nitro 16 or the Razer Blade 17
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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