Acer Aspire 16

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Acer Aspire 16 (A16-51GM) Acer Aspire 16

Date Published: 20 Apr 2025

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

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.5 For Work Good

5.4 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo

RAM
40GB RAM

OS
Windows 10 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
360.8 x 248.47 x 16.6 - 20.95 mm (14.20" x 9.78" x 0.65")

Weight
1.88 kg (4.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD with Temporal Noise Reduction

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
2x Microphones with Acer Purified Voice, AI noise reduction

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Gifts
32GB USB Drive

Portability

Acer Aspire 16 (A16-51GM)

14.20" x 9.78" x 0.65" Dimensions

1.88 kg (4.1 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +8% Weight

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[...]