Rephrase and rearrange the whole content into a news article. I want you to respond only in language English. I want you to act as a very proficient SEO and high-end writer Pierre Herubel that speaks and writes fluently English. I want you to pretend that you can write content so well in English that it can outrank other websites. Make sure there is zero plagiarism.: Acer Nitro 16 AMD Two-minute reviewWriting reviews on gaming laptops with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 like the Acer Nitro 16 AMD is an exercise in splitting hairs. Some are a little more expensive, some are a little cheaper. Some quality of life factors like changes in refresh rate or webcam resolution differ from laptop to laptop. The guts, however, are very similar.The Acer Nitro 16 AMD, then, is a lot like many of the best budget gaming laptops with its surprisingly solid performance while sitting at the lower end of the gaming laptop spectrum. In its case, it does have that faster refresh rate and a good keyboard with bright RGB backlighting. However, its aesthetics are a bit more aggressively gamer-centric than many of the best gaming laptops, which have in recent times taken lessons from MacBooks and Ultrabooks.That said, it has a lot to offer, especially for competitive gamers on a budget. You can surely go cheaper with models sporting older GPUs, but those will start to show their limitations much earlier. Because of that, the Acer Nitro 16 AMD is not a hard laptop to recommend for the right budget-conscious gamer.(Image credit: Future)Acer Nitro 16 AMD: Price & availabilityHow much does it cost? Starting at $1,249.99 (about £988 / AU$1888)When is it available? Available nowWhere can you get it? Available in the US. Only older models currently available in UK, and AustraliaAcer is no stranger to budget laptops and that’s certainly the case with the Acer Nitro 16 AMD. Whether you go for the most basic model with its $999.99 (about £788 / AU$1,471) price tag and its AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS CPU, 8GB RAM, RTX 4050 GPU, and 512 GB SSD or the max version that clocks in at $1,799.99 (about £1,418 / AU$2,647) and has an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, 16GB RAM, RTX 4070 GPU, and 1 TB SSD, you’ll be dropping less than a lot of other gaming laptops.Part of that is the fact that Acer generally runs cheaper than other brands and part of that is that AMD-equipped laptops are often cheaper than similarly specced Intel models. For comparison sake, the Lenovo LOQ 15 (AMD) I reviewed back in October starts at $1,189.99 / £1,080 / AU$2,199 for a model that is very similar with a slightly different CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640S, and a slightly smaller 15.6 inch screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Of course, it does come in a slightly more attractive package.The one thing I will complain about here is the fairly different versions of this laptop across different territories. Those in the US have the widest selection while those in the UK have one AMD-equipped model available that’s essentially the review unit with a slightly weaker Ryzen 5 processor. Those in Australia have two – one just like the review configuration and one that’s almost identical but with a Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU.Acer Nitro 16 AMD: SpecsThe Acer Nitro 16 AMD, being a budget-oriented gaming laptop, comes with a fairly limited array of options despite there being up to 11 options depending on your territory. The processors range from the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 3.30GHz chip to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 4.0GHz one. RAM ranges from 8GB to 32GB. And, the GPU goes from the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 to the 4070. Strangely, the weakest CPU is not in the cheapest model as that one has less RAM. And, the most expensive model with that AMD Ryzen 9 CPU doesn’t have the highest amount of RAM. Swipe to scroll horizontallyThese are the specs for the Acer Nitro 16 AMD ComponentBase configurationReview configurationMax configurationPrice$999.99 (about £788 / AU$1,470)$1,199.99 / AU$2,099.99 (about £945)$1,799.99 (about £1,400 / AU$2,650)CPUAMD Ryzen 5 7640HSAMD Ryzen 5 7640HSAMD Ryzen 9 7940HSGPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPURAM8 GB DDR516 GB DDR532GB DDR5Storage512 GB SSD512 GB SSD1 TB SSDScreen16-inch 165Hz WUXGA IPS (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz refresh rate16-inch 165Hz WUXGA IPS (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz refresh rate16-inch 165Hz WUXGA IPS (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz refresh ratePorts1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Combo-Jack2x USB-C, 3x USB-A, HDMI, 1x RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Combo-Jack, MicroSD1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Combo-JackWirelessIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1Camera720p Webcam720p Webcam720p WebcamWeight5.95 lbs (2.70 kg)5.95 lbs (2.70 kg)6.17 lbs (2.80 kg)Dimensions14.8 x 11.02 x 1.04-1.1 inches (376 x 280 x 26.4-28mm)14.8 x 11.02 x 1.04-1.1 inches (376 x 280 x 26.4-28mm)14.8 x 11.02 x 1.04-1.1 inches (376 x 280 x 26.4-28mm)Beyond the internal components, there aren’t any other variables to worry about such as colorways or displays. Regardless of which model you get, you end up with a 16-inch 1900 x 1200p screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. Acer Nitro 16 AMD: DesignChunkier, gamer-centric in designSome ports on the back16:10 1920 x 1200 screen with 165Hz refresh rateAs far as aesthetics go, the Acer Nitro 16 AMD does not pull its punches when it comes to its gamer looks. From the angled blue and reddish lines adorning the laptop lid as well as the aggressive looking N (for “Nitro”) on the lid as well as under the screen, this laptop is not going to pass as a non-gaming laptop the way a Razer laptop can.Of course, it doesn’t help that it is pretty bulky, not only in size but in weight, especially considering that it weighs 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg). And, it certainly looks chunky. It is over an inch thick – the same as two MacBook Airs stacked on top of each other.Since this is a budget gaming laptop, that form factor is somewhat to be expected. At least Acer made sure to put plenty of venting underneath and on the sides. Because of the side venting though, not all the ports fit on the sides as some of them, namely the power, HDMI and USB-C ones are on the back. Some people like having ports on the back for a cleaner look. I don’t as I find them to be harder to access.(Image credit: Future)On the bright side, Acer included a 16:10 1920 x 1200 display with a speedy 165Hz refresh rate (and 3ms response time), which is perfect for competitive gamers. Of course, it’s basically a slightly larger 1080p screen so you’re not going to step up in resolution. However, that’s never the case with budget gaming laptops. Still, it’s a good screen. Plus, it has a 125% sRGB color gamut and at least the review unit came with a Delta-E of 0.22 so you can do some photo editing here. Its DCI-P3 coverage is 89%, so it’s not as ideal for professional video editing.(Image credit: Future)As far as the keyboard and trackpad go, they’re more than competent for regular use. The keyboard is easy to type on with a nice textured feel. I didn’t find that I experienced any missed presses when gaming.More interesting is the fact that it has full-color backlighting, though only in four zones so you won’t be able to adjust key by key.(Image credit: Future)Acer Nitro 16 AMD: PerformanceVery good 1080p (well, 1200p) performanceSound quality is decentWebcam is disappointingAcer Nitro 16 AMD: BenchmarksHere’s how the Acer Nitro 16 AMD performed in our suite of benchmark tests:3DMark: Port Royal: 4,682; Fire Strike: 19,390; Time Spy: 8,472GeekBench 6.1: 2,593.7 (single-core); 10,798.3 (multi-core)25GB File Copy: 14.1sHandbrake 1.6: 5:25CrossMark: Overall: 1,799 Productivity: 1,781 Creativity: 1,859 Responsiveness: 1,681Far Cry 6 1080p (Ultra) 76 fpsCyberpunk 2077: 1080p (Ultra) 23.44 fpsWeb Surfing (Battery Informant): 9:15:40PCMark 10 Battery Life (Gaming): 2:26 I’ve continually been impressed by all the laptops I’ve tested with a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. And, that continues to be true with the Acer Nitro 16 AMD. Obviously, there’s a ceiling to that performance.For instance, this laptop can achieve a 64.7 fps on Cyberpunk 2077 on Ultra settings, but as soon as ray tracing is on, the fps drops like an anchor. Just look…
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