Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. Razer Blade 18

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and Razer Blade 18. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

decent build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display

limited color accuracy

Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and Razer Blade 18
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. Razer Blade 18 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Six speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC295 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 91.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Razer Blade 18
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 50TZ -
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