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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 is considerably less expensive than the Gigabyte Aero 16 and has lower performance due to its i5 processor and RTX 4050 GPU compared to the Aero's i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti GPU. The Nitro's display is a 15.6-inch IPS with a standard resolution, while the Aero features a superior 16-inch OLED display with very high resolution and color accuracy, but a lower refresh rate. The Aero has more battery capacity but also weighs slightly less, making it more portable. Choose the Nitro for budget-friendliness and good gaming, or the Aero if higher performance, better display quality, and portability are priorities despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 15, with its capable processor and GPU, is good for engineering and design due to these sufficient performance features and a decent screen; however, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a superior processor and higher-tier GPU, along with exceptional screen quality, making it very good for the same uses, though it may be less portable and more expensive.
Content Creation
7.5
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 5's screen offers a balance between clarity and brightness, making it adequate for everyday tasks like browsing the web or working with documents. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 provides a higher resolution and brightness, ensuring sharper images and more vibrant colors, suited for detailed design work and color-accurate tasks that professionals in engineering and design require. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens don't have the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 offers solid general-use capabilities with its mid-range CPU and ample RAM, and its battery life and portability are decently balanced, but the screen quality and overall performance may lag behind more premium options. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 16 boasts a higher-end CPU, superior screen qualities with its OLED panel, and a significantly longer battery life, making it well-suited for tasks demanding better visual output and more power, though with some tradeoff in portability due to its slightly larger screen size.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is equipped with a solid GPU and a screen refresh rate that supports fluid gaming visuals, making it a suitable choice for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while having a higher quality screen and GPU, offers a lower refresh rate, which may not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming but could still provide a stellar visual experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 15 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 15 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Acer Nitro 5 15
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Sascha Mölck | June 2022
"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."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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