Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. Razer Blade 14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and Razer Blade 14. 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 (AN515-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

full hd display

decent cooling system

upgradable memory options

average battery life

heavy build

dim screen brightness

noisy under load

Razer Blade 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact powerhouse design

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

premium price tag

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and Razer Blade 14
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. Razer Blade 14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Anodized black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 61.6 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Acer NitroSense -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) Razer Blade 14
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - 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, quad exhaust ports Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 513R -
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