The Acer Nitro 17 offers a larger screen and more storage, which is better for immersive gaming and storing extensive data but is heavier and less portable. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is more portable with a longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go usage but has less storage. Both have similar performance capabilities. If portability and battery life are top priorities, go for the ASUS. If a bigger screen and more built-in storage are essential, the Acer could serve you better. Keep in mind, the ASUS is also generally less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.4/10
7.5/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for content creation.
For general use, both the Acer and ASUS laptops offer screens with ample resolution and brightness, making for comfortable viewing in a variety of environments. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamut these laptops provide, essential for accurate color reproduction in their work. However, gamers and 3D artists may find the refresh rate lacking on these displays, leading to less fluid motion and slower reaction times in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 17's Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and 165Hz refresh rate screen make it a strong choice for gaming and 3D applications, but the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 also meets these gaming criteria with its AMD RX 7600S GPU and screen offering the same high refresh rate, and it additionally provides higher screen resolution and quality. While both are suitable for demanding visual tasks, the Acer Nitro 17 may have a slight edge in GPU performance, but the ASUS A16 likely delivers sharper visuals and better overall screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their high-performance CPUs and GPUs, substantial RAM for multitasking, and screens with good quality and color accuracy. While both have similar CPU and RAM configurations, the ASUS offers a slightly better screen due to its higher resolution and aspect ratio, but if portability and a quieter operating noise are important, the ASUS A16, being lighter and with a better build quality concerning heat and noise management, may be a preferred choice.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$970
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 costs $940.
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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 compare to other laptops
"The Acer Nitro 17 isn't an exceptional gaming laptop; it's kind of chunky even among 17.3-inch notebooks, with a lackluster keyboard, and it doesn't outperform comparably priced machines. But there's a lot to like about it, including a good array of ports, a screen that's sharp and bright for work and play alike, and battery life that soundly beats the competition. All this comes at an affordable price. If size and weight aren't big concerns, you'll find the Nitro 17 a dependable big-screen gaming rig. If you crave higher quality, consider a slight step down or up in screen size with the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 or Alienware m18 respectively."
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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