Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. Razer Blade 16

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and Razer Blade 16. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) 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

vibrant display quality

heavier build

average battery life

plastic chassis feel

limited port selection

Razer Blade 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior display quality

powerful gaming performance

sleek, compact design

innovative dual-mode display

ample connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and Razer Blade 16
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. Razer Blade 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.5 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.199 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
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 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
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
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, 2 microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
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 -
Network Interface 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 95.2 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 280 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
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) Razer Blade 16
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Acer NitroSense -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Razer Blade 16
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 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 55 -
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