What do you guys think of the Acer Nitro 16? Some nice improvements to there more affordable lineup. Feel free to subscribe and like the video if you enjoyed! Thank you for your time.
Display: Good enough (QHD 165hz on RTX 4070 variant) Keyboard: Good I/O: Good CPU: Good for the price (R9 7940H, a Chinese exclusive only available in Asia) GPU: Good enough (RTX 3070 ti laptop sales if available)
What would you recommend between this acer nitro 16 but it has a i7, against a Asus TUF F17 4050? The specs seem similar, These are my only options since my acer predator broke. GREAT video btw
Never recomend this SCAM Acer brand. Low reliability, motherboard over after 3 months, bring to their unskilled repair service, off again after the warranty gg nice scam. Never buy Acer!!
Acer is doing a great job on their more budget friendly gaming laptops. Especially keeping those temps down. I bought the Acer predator Helios neo 16 a couple weeks ago and love it. 13th gen i7, 1Tb, 16gb ddr5 and the RTX4060. The gpu and cpu stay really cool and the extra m.2 slot is nice. I added a 2TB Samsung 980 pro and also upgraded the ram to 32gb. The display gets bright! For daily usage I keep it 50% and that’s plenty bright.
I really want your reply man I'm really confused to some extent I'm pretty sure about going with predator helios neo -16 is it worth every penny does acer has a great cpu and overall is it great for gaming and all usage?
@@niazahmed9535 I’m no expert on tech value. I forget the exact channel on here that has a website that rates these laptops on their value per dollar but I thinks it’s jarrods tech. I will say some of the features on the predator Helios neo aren’t exactly the same in every region. Like some with the same cpu, you, storage and memory come with a 720p camera instead of a 1080p like mine. And some don’t come with a microSD card reader like mine. But mine doesn’t have all the graphics on the lid or the light bar on the back. I was limited to Best Buy only because that where I have my credit card from. 12 months no interest. So I went with the best I could get for the amount I wanted to spend at the time I wanted it at Best Buy. It is a awesome laptop and I’m very happy with it. Upgradable without voiding warranty and 1440p 165hz screen.
Their also using Liquid Metal cooling on their processors a big step from the traditional thermal paste. Only drawback is replacing it in the future will be a tad difficult.
@@JayP7.62 oh that's great man and is it a good choice to go with acer? I mean I thought of going for Asus rog but at this value this is the only lap that has Rtx 40 series and i7 13th gen and does this lap has any negative affect ? Coz you've used it for a week or so now
Im old and I am confused like never before, new generation gpus having barely higher performance than older ones, laptop rtx 40 series being close to desktop in performance, core i5 and core i7 getting closer and closer to one another etc etc xD
I’d recommend going for Asus’s 2022 G14 rn. In BB, they’re currently selling the 6700s model on clearance, while the upper model 6800s is also on a sale.
I got the Nitro 17 Rtx 4050 R7 7840HS 1 terabyte 16gb ddr5 dual channel and i must say for $1000 its a steal only complaint is that mine came with some stuck pixels that are only noticeable when the background is black but no biggie just gotta buy a new screen later.
@keponen331 I live in the Caribbean and they charge me $500 to send it back to Amazon with $500 I can buy a new screen and still have change in my pocket so I kept it
Hi sir for you which is better •Gigabyte g5 mf with I5 12500h and rtx 4050 6gb •Acer nitro 5 with I7 12700h and rtx 3050 4gb In terms of performance in gaming which is better sir? Thank you for the reply
Hi, the answer is according to your usage. G5 will give you a better gaming performance than the Nitro 5 but Nitro 5 will give you better CPU performance. If gaming is your priority then go with G5 cuz in the Nitro 5 your GPU will bottleneck your CPU. If gaming isn't your main priority and you want a better CPU then go with Nitro 5
The problem with Acer laptops is that they have absolutely garbage hardware apart from the processors, unless that changes in the past 2 years. Bought a Nitro in 2020 and the keyboard failed just after warranty. Acer service center say this is a common problem with that unit. All in all it's a solid package but if something fails, good luck. Dropped a like on the video!
I know it's 5 months down the track, but I just bout a nitro 16 r5-7640hs, 16/512 6gb rtx 4050 for $1000 AUD ($600 USD). I'm fucking stoked with the value. Ordinarily I'd like to spend a little more, but I'm homeless and living in my car. Bang for buck is brilliant
ROG G15 AE doesn't have a MUX switch or Smart Access Graphics, is using a much older CPU, it doesn't have a webcam or a lot of ports, and I think it's worth it to go a bit newer because of those reasons
That's the thing bro. It's not possible to get poor battery life out of a config like this. It's 100% something to do with the software/power profile tested on or may be the dGPU getting woken up. If one laptop with a 7940HS + 1200p display + 90Whr battery can manage 10+ hrs of battery, all other laptops with a similar config has to be around the same ballpark. It's simple maths really, TOTAL Battery capacity/total power consumption.
@@MatthewMoniz Acer probably has better webcams than most manufacturers. Even on their non gaming ones. It is pretty surprising. Hope they make more of these.
Should I get this instead of the Asus Zephyrus 15 2022 model. I know this one has a 4070, but besides that, do you think the Asus would be worth it. The Asus is more expensive though, by about 700 dollars or so
$700 difference for the same spec?! damn... you know you can save that $700 for your future replacement laptop. But I guess it all depends on your preference... Meanwhile in user perspective: Zephyrus build quality is way ahead than Nitro, and other thing such as screen quality, ssd, and wifi, I guess zephyrus is also win in that area. This year Nitro may bewitched alot of people because the design is so slick and cool... but inside, Nitro will always be the more budget option.
Well it has its pros and cons. 3070 doesn’t have support for DLSS 3. 3070 is definitely a much more powerhouse but it also runs hotter than newer RTX 4000 series.
Wait... what? I have Nitro 5, bought it 2 years ago... how did I skip 11 versions of this thing 😯 I have to get out of under my rock more often, I guess 🤔
@leokoach Acer clearly took a lot of feedback from the 2021 model and rehashed the Nitro5 2022 which was a mega step up, looks like acer are renaming everything based on screen size so your skipping 11 versions was very lol
@@screema1396 HA... that makes my Acer "Nitro 17" :P I, once again, am happy :) Thanks :) Overall, they're good machines. I bought one for myself and one for my son back then :)
Sadly its a budget laptop even though the price is super high. I'd say their predator neo would be considered their "midrange" and triton more high end.
Can use some help! im looking to buy a gaming laptop and i cant choose from either these two, can sm1 give me their opinions please?? Acer Predator 15.6 in. Intel Core i7 2.3GHz 16GB RAM 512GB SSD+1TB HD Gaming Laptop or MSI Katana 15 15.6 in. Intel Core i7 1.7GHz 32GB RAM 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop
Hello, tell me please. is the lid of the laptop cracks a bit when opening or adjusting? Cause mine does. Every time i adjust it, plastic cracking sound is always there like i am opening some kind of old door
There is no way a 7640HS - one of the most efficient x86 6 core CPU with a 1200p display and 88Whr battery can get that poor of a battery life. The Asus TUF A16 with 90Whr battery and 7940HS managed 12hrs of web browsing/video playback as per NotebookCheck Review. The battery life tests are always so mixed because it's definitely some or the othe software in the background that prevents the CPU from idling. If it's a Ryzen H/HS CPU (not 7045HX series) and a decent 70Whr+ size battery. You are bound to get great battery life. If not, then there is something wrong with the software.
It'll be nice if someone would make a thin and light student laptop available globally with a Ryzen 7940U. As someone with a gaming laptop, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the 6800H iGPU (RDNA 2 680M) handles games on battery. Being a gaming laptop, the battery life still sucks when gaming but much better than gaming on the dedicated Nvidia GPU.
build quality is top quality its better to buy a machine thats durable that gonna last for easy 10 years like thats the standard dell is turbo trash hp is trash acer well no expectations MSI is basically asus and asus is basically MSI probably no difference gigabyte is a gamble pretty much everywhere by default lenovo i still use my since 2016 it better continue to be flawless till 2027 eluctronics XMP dont know and i mess with the name and confuse for DDR mode alienware if dell wasnt a problem honestly i recommend skipping this generation and wait till 8gb of Vram is the lowest option which should be soon since 3050 is a joke edit: forgot to mention razer razer is also trash they are premium wish products that look like replicas of each other
@@cameronbosch1213 There are many laptops from Dell or Lenovo with an i7 and a 3060 at a similar price. I won't do a proper search but for $100 you can get the Dell G15 with a Ryzen 9 and a 3060. There are probably even better alternatives out there.
What do you guys think of the Acer Nitro 16? Some nice improvements to there more affordable lineup. Feel free to subscribe and like the video if you enjoyed! Thank you for your time.
Display: Good enough (QHD 165hz on RTX 4070 variant)
Keyboard: Good
I/O: Good
CPU: Good for the price (R9 7940H, a Chinese exclusive only available in Asia)
GPU: Good enough (RTX 3070 ti laptop sales if available)
One elite xbox controller away from being the slickest set up I've ever seen.
@@jeffenad5412so good
What would you recommend between this acer nitro 16 but it has a i7, against a Asus TUF F17 4050? The specs seem similar, These are my only options since my acer predator broke. GREAT video btw
Never recomend this SCAM Acer brand. Low reliability, motherboard over after 3 months, bring to their unskilled repair service, off again after the warranty gg nice scam. Never buy Acer!!
Acer is doing a great job on their more budget friendly gaming laptops. Especially keeping those temps down. I bought the Acer predator Helios neo 16 a couple weeks ago and love it. 13th gen i7, 1Tb, 16gb ddr5 and the RTX4060. The gpu and cpu stay really cool and the extra m.2 slot is nice. I added a 2TB Samsung 980 pro and also upgraded the ram to 32gb. The display gets bright! For daily usage I keep it 50% and that’s plenty bright.
I really want your reply man I'm really confused to some extent I'm pretty sure about going with predator helios neo -16 is it worth every penny does acer has a great cpu and overall is it great for gaming and all usage?
@@niazahmed9535 I’m no expert on tech value. I forget the exact channel on here that has a website that rates these laptops on their value per dollar but I thinks it’s jarrods tech. I will say some of the features on the predator Helios neo aren’t exactly the same in every region. Like some with the same cpu, you, storage and memory come with a 720p camera instead of a 1080p like mine. And some don’t come with a microSD card reader like mine. But mine doesn’t have all the graphics on the lid or the light bar on the back. I was limited to Best Buy only because that where I have my credit card from. 12 months no interest. So I went with the best I could get for the amount I wanted to spend at the time I wanted it at Best Buy. It is a awesome laptop and I’m very happy with it. Upgradable without voiding warranty and 1440p 165hz screen.
Their also using Liquid Metal cooling on their processors a big step from the traditional thermal paste. Only drawback is replacing it in the future will be a tad difficult.
I have the predator Helios 300 GTX 1060 version. Still rocking 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
@@JayP7.62 oh that's great man and is it a good choice to go with acer? I mean I thought of going for Asus rog but at this value this is the only lap that has Rtx 40 series and i7 13th gen and does this lap has any negative affect ? Coz you've used it for a week or so now
just picked up the g14 with the rx 6800s for $1249, its an absolute steal imo
I'm genuinely confused as to why there aren't that many reviews on the Helios 16 and 18 yet and the Helios Neo and Nitro already got refused
I like the way it looks personally. If it was a 4060 I’d say wow, great deal. Maybe $900 is a more appropriate price
Is there any big difference between 4060 and 4070?
@@Neuvillette-o5pI've watched lot's of comparisons between 4060 and 4070 and the gap is not huge to justify let's say for example a 100$ difference
Got it for 750
thanks matt, your honest reviews always seem to help the user and not the company. 👍
Thanks for watching, i appreciate the kind words
Im new to the laptop scene & i never been so confused in my life
I feel you ... did you decide on what to get?
Im old and I am confused like never before, new generation gpus having barely higher performance than older ones, laptop rtx 40 series being close to desktop in performance, core i5 and core i7 getting closer and closer to one another etc etc xD
@@spyda1356 i fcked up, bought a 4050 with 6gb vram
They also have the Intel Core variant which is available in Asia Pacific markets particulary Vietnam.
I’d recommend going for Asus’s 2022 G14 rn. In BB, they’re currently selling the 6700s model on clearance, while the upper model 6800s is also on a sale.
Ya I listed that in the description as a better option for the price
A totally different machine though. The display is only 14 inches, a lot smaller than this 16 incher
I got the Nitro 17 Rtx 4050 R7 7840HS 1 terabyte 16gb ddr5 dual channel and i must say for $1000 its a steal only complaint is that mine came with some stuck pixels that are only noticeable when the background is black but no biggie just gotta buy a new screen later.
just return it and get another one. youre entitled to return within 15-30 days depending on country no questions asked
@keponen331 I live in the Caribbean and they charge me $500 to send it back to Amazon with $500 I can buy a new screen and still have change in my pocket so I kept it
Doesn't sound like a steal tbh, more like highway robbery. Sorry my dude😢
@putrableeker151 yh it's all good though
Considering getting a 4060 version
Bruh, 2.7Kg again!
G3-571 weight, i miss those days...
Thanks for another great review Matt. Those are really good specs for the money (for a new computer).
No problem! Thanks for watching Bryan
currently watching this with an nitro 16 and Im glad to say that this device is sooo smooth, it doesnt dissapoint
which is better acer nitro 16 r5 rtx 4050 or predator neo i5 rtx 4050?
Hi sir for you which is better
•Gigabyte g5 mf with I5 12500h and rtx 4050 6gb
•Acer nitro 5 with I7 12700h and rtx 3050 4gb
In terms of performance in gaming which is better sir? Thank you for the reply
Hi, the answer is according to your usage.
G5 will give you a better gaming performance than the Nitro 5 but Nitro 5 will give you better CPU performance.
If gaming is your priority then go with G5 cuz in the Nitro 5 your GPU will bottleneck your CPU.
If gaming isn't your main priority and you want a better CPU then go with Nitro 5
Nitro 16 or helios neo 16 ???
The problem with Acer laptops is that they have absolutely garbage hardware apart from the processors, unless that changes in the past 2 years. Bought a Nitro in 2020 and the keyboard failed just after warranty. Acer service center say this is a common problem with that unit. All in all it's a solid package but if something fails, good luck. Dropped a like on the video!
Which is better Hp Victus 16 or this?
Mathew pls start uploading desk setup videos please 😭
6 pounds, and RTX 4050. Yeah it's not expensive, but it's not really a laptop, but a mini PC.
I know it's 5 months down the track, but I just bout a nitro 16 r5-7640hs, 16/512 6gb rtx 4050 for $1000 AUD ($600 USD).
I'm fucking stoked with the value. Ordinarily I'd like to spend a little more, but I'm homeless and living in my car.
Bang for buck is brilliant
This or asus rog g15 advantage edition,which is better for gaming like apex ,cod etc..
ROG G15 AE doesn't have a MUX switch or Smart Access Graphics, is using a much older CPU, it doesn't have a webcam or a lot of ports, and I think it's worth it to go a bit newer because of those reasons
@@cameronbosch1213I'm pretty sure the new G15 has a webcam and/or a MUX switch.
@@AchiragChiragg That doesn't exist with an AMD Advantage though.
Hey, does this supports usb c charging?
why is it getting about 5 hours with 88 Whr with amd cpu?
That's the thing bro. It's not possible to get poor battery life out of a config like this. It's 100% something to do with the software/power profile tested on or may be the dGPU getting woken up.
If one laptop with a 7940HS + 1200p display + 90Whr battery can manage 10+ hrs of battery, all other laptops with a similar config has to be around the same ballpark. It's simple maths really, TOTAL Battery capacity/total power consumption.
Is there any mux switch?
For 720p that webcam looks actually good.
I know right! i was shocked lol
@@MatthewMoniz Acer probably has better webcams than most manufacturers. Even on their non gaming ones. It is pretty surprising. Hope they make more of these.
What is the max capacity of each storage?
Should I get this instead of the Asus Zephyrus 15 2022 model. I know this one has a 4070, but besides that, do you think the Asus would be worth it. The Asus is more expensive though, by about 700 dollars or so
$700 difference for the same spec?! damn... you know you can save that $700 for your future replacement laptop.
But I guess it all depends on your preference... Meanwhile in user perspective: Zephyrus build quality is way ahead than Nitro, and other thing such as screen quality, ssd, and wifi, I guess zephyrus is also win in that area.
This year Nitro may bewitched alot of people because the design is so slick and cool... but inside, Nitro will always be the more budget option.
Can the USB C ports on the back be used for charging?
How many memory slot does it have?
Ur reviews are remarkable 💪
Any link to the Intel core i7 variant would be very much appreciated.
Wow G14 @ 799.99 would have been a HOT deal, unfortunately it's $1399.99
The g15 version was at one point 1k instead of 1.6k and I snatched that faster than ever 😂
For 999 there's a deal running rn, same model, Nitro 5 but with the 3070ti which is miles better than the 4050
Well it has its pros and cons. 3070 doesn’t have support for DLSS 3. 3070 is definitely a much more powerhouse but it also runs hotter than newer RTX 4000 series.
No deal for this one in Canada. The only one I found was with Ryzen 7 7735(inferior CPU) for CAD $1900 plus tax! Does Acer think Canadians are stupid?
Wait... what? I have Nitro 5, bought it 2 years ago... how did I skip 11 versions of this thing 😯 I have to get out of under my rock more often, I guess 🤔
haha
this isn't Nitro 5 class
@@screema1396Thanks... it does make me feel better! I thought mine got very old very quick :P
@leokoach Acer clearly took a lot of feedback from the 2021 model and rehashed the Nitro5 2022 which was a mega step up, looks like acer are renaming everything based on screen size so your skipping 11 versions was very lol
@@screema1396 HA... that makes my Acer "Nitro 17" :P I, once again, am happy :) Thanks :) Overall, they're good machines. I bought one for myself and one for my son back then :)
Best 2023 midrange gaming laptop
Sadly its a budget laptop even though the price is super high. I'd say their predator neo would be considered their "midrange" and triton more high end.
I know this is classified as a gaming laptop but can I use this for Civil Engineering software like Autocad?
Can use some help! im looking to buy a gaming laptop and i cant choose from either these two, can sm1 give me their opinions please??
Acer Predator 15.6 in. Intel Core i7 2.3GHz 16GB RAM 512GB SSD+1TB HD Gaming Laptop
or
MSI Katana 15 15.6 in. Intel Core i7 1.7GHz 32GB RAM 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop
Same, this two laptops are my option. Its hard to choose if what is the best laptop
Hello, tell me please. is the lid of the laptop cracks a bit when opening or adjusting? Cause mine does. Every time i adjust it, plastic cracking sound is always there like i am opening some kind of old door
just love the intro
Im literally picking this up over the asus tuf a15
Is the ssd upgradable
There is no way a 7640HS - one of the most efficient x86 6 core CPU with a 1200p display and 88Whr battery can get that poor of a battery life.
The Asus TUF A16 with 90Whr battery and 7940HS managed 12hrs of web browsing/video playback as per NotebookCheck Review.
The battery life tests are always so mixed because it's definitely some or the othe software in the background that prevents the CPU from idling.
If it's a Ryzen H/HS CPU (not 7045HX series) and a decent 70Whr+ size battery. You are bound to get great battery life. If not, then there is something wrong with the software.
Well that's just the reality with these gaming laptops, some programs keep the gpu active and gone is all the battery life.
no sticker placement info? your slipping...
Which game is that he played showing about colour calrity
It'll be nice if someone would make a thin and light student laptop available globally with a Ryzen 7940U.
As someone with a gaming laptop, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the 6800H iGPU (RDNA 2 680M) handles games on battery. Being a gaming laptop, the battery life still sucks when gaming but much better than gaming on the dedicated Nvidia GPU.
Yes mom this will run zoom perfectly
hi can you please upload the wallpaper of your nitro please, ive deleted mine 😢
I don't like trends with highlighted keys.
Its pretty great if you want to cut down room light usage
$1500 in my country :'(
for 100 dollars less you can get same but whit Ryzen 5 7535HS same RTX 4050
#ask
What is the type of ssd for the upgrade?
Finally, a laptop with a mid-range Ryzen Phoenix CPU. Thought AMD forgot to release their mid-range laptop chips like last year.
Nuh, Dream Machines better in characteristics and price
Not gonna get you any girls or boys 😹😹😹
Gotta consider that next time
For $999, I don't think that's a bad thing.
We don't want too just do game some work a bit grind there you go life is good.😁
@@cameronbosch1213 oo yeah it's a very good deal
@@Samrat-r15k exactly
So this laptop sounds as loud as ribbiting frogs ! Got it ! 👍😂😂😂🐸🐸🐸🐸
Microsd? Really? Who uses microsd?
Rtx 4050? Pass
build quality is top quality
its better to buy a machine thats durable that gonna last for easy 10 years
like thats the standard
dell is turbo trash
hp is trash
acer well no expectations
MSI is basically asus and asus is basically MSI probably no difference
gigabyte is a gamble pretty much everywhere by default
lenovo i still use my since 2016 it better continue to be flawless till 2027
eluctronics XMP dont know and i mess with the name and confuse for DDR mode
alienware if dell wasnt a problem
honestly i recommend skipping this generation and wait till 8gb of Vram is the lowest option which should be soon since 3050 is a joke
edit: forgot to mention razer
razer is also trash they are premium wish products that look like replicas of each other
I hate acer support so much, it makes me sad that they made something good for a change. Now I can't buy it.
Nice product
Indian market is the worst everything is costly and newer laptops never will be available for us
same as neo 16
I think it looks good.
it's 4-macbook-air-thick, lol
No battery life test?😂
It’s in the video. 😂
@@MatthewMonizoh I missed it thanks for that
Nice
😊
I like gaming pc only. I don't like gaming laptops.
Why you here then?
This is the ugliest laptop I have seen in years.
For $999, tell me something that is that price or lower with a better design, a better screen and similar performance.
@@cameronbosch1213 There are many laptops from Dell or Lenovo with an i7 and a 3060 at a similar price. I won't do a proper search but for $100 you can get the Dell G15 with a Ryzen 9 and a 3060. There are probably even better alternatives out there.
@@cameronbosch1213 just look up bestbuy lol