Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 vs GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
48.8chipPerformance53.7
92.6Graphics87.6
43.7Displayspec-based41.5
86.7Batteryspec-based68
36.2Portabilityspec-based56.5
3 spec wins — Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-612 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 scores 58.7 against 58.6 for GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 88
- 28% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 13,644
- 18% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 76 Wh
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 49
- 21% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.41 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 23.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+9% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) |
| RAM | — | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (5600 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | — | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,916Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,074Top 47% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+28%Top 21% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+18% | 76 Wh |
| Charging | — | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.41 kg | 1.9 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 23.7 mm | 20 mm+15% |
| Material | — | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45, Kensington lock | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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