Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4k display

sleek, minimalist design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

scarce port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour The black Original black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A5000 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features 66 degrees -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 72P HN088
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