If you're looking for a laptop primarily for gaming or high-demand tasks and you don't mind spending more, the ASUS ROG Strix may serve you better with its likely superior performance and features conducive to those activities. Conversely, if you're budget-conscious and need a machine that can handle everyday tasks with some gaming capability, the Acer Nitro 5 offers a more cost-effective solution. However, it may not perform as well with the most demanding software or games. The ASUS will generally have a heftier build which can impact portability, while the Acer may be easier to carry around but with a tradeoff in build quality and possibly the performance. Consider how you value price versus performance and portability when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
459.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 is good.
If you prioritize performance and screen quality for tasks like gaming or video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its more powerful CPU and RAM, excels, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Acer Nitro 5 15. The Acer is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general activities, and still provides a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, though it may fall short for the most demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is equipped with a capable GPU and a decent screen refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while prioritizing a balance between cost and performance. However, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a higher-end GPU and a superior screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance for users who prioritize graphical fidelity and responsiveness, and are willing to invest more.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 15, with a solid CPU and ample RAM, can handle engineering tasks well enough, but the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and a superior GPU, which together provide smoother performance in demanding engineering and design software. While both have good screen quality for detailed work, the ASUS has a slight edge with better color accuracy and refresh rates, but it's less portable and may have a louder operating noise, whereas the Acer is more mobile but may sacrifice some keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 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
7.4/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 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
6.9/10
8.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
459.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Nitro 5 15's screen offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but it might lack the wide color range and sharpness needed for detailed engineering and design work where precise color reproduction is essential. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a high-resolution display with excellent color accuracy and brightness, which serves well for general use and color-critical tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, not ideal for gaming or working with fast-moving 3D graphics, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$780
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $780 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) costs $1,599.
"The Acer Nitro 5 is a fast QHD gaming notebook. The Nitro 5 is a well-balanced gaming laptop for just under US$ 2400. A Core i7-12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU enable QHD gaming at high to maximum settings, accompanied by fast PCIe-4-SSD (1 TB) and 16 GB of RAM. Acer delivers a solid QHD gaming notebook with the Nitro 5 AN515-58. However, the laptop is not completely free of shortcomings. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The laptop heats up noticeably under load, but not excessively. Noise development is on the usual class level. Once again, however, Acer needs to improve the fan control."
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
Get a great deal on the Acer Nitro 5 15 or the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
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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