Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

color-accurate 4k display

sleek professional design

effective thermal management

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price tag

noisy under load

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour The white Sandstorm
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T1200 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 73P N4036W
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