Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB
Ryzen 7 7840HS · 32GB
MacBook Air 15" (M5)
M5 · 15.3″ Liquid Retina · 1.51 kg
MacBook Air 15" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB lands at 84 and MacBook Air 15" (M5) at 94. That puts MacBook Air 15" (M5) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB if…
- ✓Mainstream pricing
- ✓Modern silicon
- ✓Broad warranty coverage
Pick MacBook Air 15" (M5) if…
- ✓Larger 15.3″ panel at 2880×1864
- ✓10-core CPU + 10-core GPU standard
- ✓Up to 18 hours video playback
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
MacBook Air 15" (M5)CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
MacBook Air 15" (M5) leads on gpu (88 vs 78).
Battery life
MacBook Air 15" (M5)Unplugged endurance for travel and campus
MacBook Air 15" (M5) leads on battery (95 vs 76).
Portability
MacBook Air 15" (M5)Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort
MacBook Air 15" (M5) leads on portability (88 vs 82).
Display
MacBook Air 15" (M5)Panel quality for creative and media work
MacBook Air 15" (M5) leads on display (90 vs 80).
Value for money
MacBook Air 15" (M5)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
MacBook Air 15" (M5) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB | MacBook Air 15" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7840HS | — |
| RAM | ▲ 32GB | 16 GB unified (base) |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 chip (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| Storage | — | 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB SSD |
| Display | — | 15.3″ IPS LED, 2880×1864 at 224 ppi |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery (web) | — | Up to 15 hours |
| Weight | — | 1.51 kg |
| Ports | — | MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm |
| OS | — | macOS 16 |
Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB
- +Mainstream pricing
- +Modern silicon
- +Broad warranty coverage
- −Battery varies
- −Displays not OLED
- −Fan noise on gaming SKUs
MacBook Air 15" (M5)
- +Larger 15.3″ panel at 2880×1864
- +10-core CPU + 10-core GPU standard
- +Up to 18 hours video playback
- −Heavier at 1.51 kg
- −2× Thunderbolt 4 (not TB5)
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB vs MacBook Air 15" (M5)
Which is better, Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB or MacBook Air 15" (M5)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M5) scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB worth the price? +
At $1,399, Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Air 15" (M5) worth the price? +
At $1,299, MacBook Air 15" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in battery.
Does Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB or MacBook Air 15" (M5) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for performance, Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB or MacBook Air 15" (M5)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M5) — leads on gpu (88 vs 78). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.
Which is better for battery life, Acer Nitro 16 · 32GB or MacBook Air 15" (M5)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M5) — leads on battery (95 vs 76). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.