•  Date Published: 25 Jun 2024
    • AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 140W)
    • 16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 8GB RAM
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    6.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    3.9 Portability Mediocre
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.2 For Work Good
    7.0 For Gaming Very Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 8GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 360.1 x 279.9 x 25.9 - 27.9 mm (14.18" x 11.02" x 1.02")
    • Weight
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • Power Delivery (PD), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), Sleep and Charge
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Microphones with Acer Purified Voice
    • Speakers
    • Stereo Speakers, DTS X:Ultra Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-41)
    14.18" x 11.02" x 1.02" Dimensions
    2.70 kg (6 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -25% Weight

    Review

    Acer Nitro 16 in-depth review

    You can already find a lot of Zen 4-based laptops in different form factors. One of the iterations is the Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-41). Over the years, the Nitro lineup evolved and now some of these devices are close to the performance levels of the more premium Predator machines. The AN16-41 model boats some pretty mouthwatering specs like NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GPU options with hefty TGPs and Zen 4 or refreshed Zen 3+ CPU variants. The top processor model is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS. Here, we have a 16" 16:10 display so yes, the screen is taller. You can choose between two 165Hz panels - one 1200p and one 1600p. The notebook also brings goodies to the table such as Nvidia Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, and a MUX switch. Just like many other Nitro devices, the upgradability is good and the same applies[...]

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    Pros

    • 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots + 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMMs
    • Covers 98% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation with our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE NV160WUM-NY2 (BOE0B72))
    • Fast panel with quick response times (BOE NV160WUM-NY2 (BOE0B72))
    • No PWM (BOE NV160WUM-NY2 (BOE0B72))
    • G-Sync support + MUX switch
    • Good I/O
    • Comfortable input devices
    • Great battery life for a gaming laptop
    • Solid base
    • The CPU and the GPU can maintain high frequencies during full load

    Cons

    • Flexy lid
    • Noisy fans in "Turbo" mode
    • The NVMe gets hot during benchmarking

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Accessing the InternalsEnsure the Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-41) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 11 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Carefully lift the bottom panel by holding the two plastic exhausts firmly on the back to pop it open.Hint: Be gentle during this process to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDetach the battery connector from the motherboard to disconnect the power. Lift the 90.61Wh battery away from the chassis. N[...]

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