Acer Aspire 16

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Date Published: 19 Apr 2025

Intel Core 7 150U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop, 40W)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
2000GB SSD
24GB RAM
1.88 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.1 For Work Good

5.3 For Gaming Average

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Review

Acer Aspire 16 in-depth review

In 2024, the market is literally flooded with budget machines which is a good thing for end users who need inexpensive daily drivers. The Acer Aspire 16 (A16-51GM) doesn't cost an arm and a leg but this fella is also an entry-level gaming device thanks to the 40W RTX 2050 under the bonnet. The notebook may be not so costly but it's future-proof because of the SODIMM and the pair of M.2 slots. The port selection is also adequate for the class. You can also choose from two 15W Intel Raptor Lake-U Refresh processors. They aren't too thirsty and offer enough power to not bottleneck the modest graphics card.The notable optional features are the keyboard's backlight and the fingerprint reader. The 1200p IPS display is standard for all machines of this Acer series so all users can enjoy wide [...]

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Pros

Adequate battery life given the modest 53Wh unit - 7 hours and a half of video playback
Decent input devices
Fair price
Decently solid build quality
Metal lid with a lever design
Light for a 16-incher with a dGPU (1.88 kg)
PWM-free (LGD079B)
Wide viewing angles +335 nits of max brightness (LGD079B)
Decent port selection for the class with a Thunderbolt 4 and an HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
The fan isn't too noisy during gaming
The Core 7 150U can maintain ~4.00 GHz / 2.90 GHz P and E-core clock in short CPU loads
The RTX 2050 sustains a 39W TGP in "Silent" mode and 40W in "Performance"
Fast SSD for the class (Micron 2550)
SODIMM slot for memory in dual-channel mode
2x M.2 slots
1080p@60FPS Web camera

Cons

Part of the RAM is soldered + one of the SSD slots if for Gen 3 units
Low sRGB coverage (LGD079B)
The bottom display bezel gets hot during heavy loads

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 10 Philips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Lift the top two edges using a thin plastic tool, keeping the plastic inserted into the chassis. Raise the zones behind the hinges with a lever tool and then proceed to pry the back, sides, and front to fully remove the bottom panel.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalPull out the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the two Philips-head screws that secure the battery to the base. Lift the battery unit to remove it.Note: This l[...]

DISPLAY: 16-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
LP160WU3-SPD2 (LGD079B)

Diagonal
16"

Pixel density
141.51 ppi

Brightness
335 cd/m²

sRGB
58%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1280:1

dE Color Checker
4.0 4.0

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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