Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB
Ryzen 7 7840HS · 8GB
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
M4 · 15.3″ · Fanless · $1,199
MacBook Air 15" (M4) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB lands at 84 and MacBook Air 15" (M4) at 93. That puts MacBook Air 15" (M4) ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB if…
- ✓Mainstream pricing
- ✓Modern silicon
- ✓Broad warranty coverage
Pick MacBook Air 15" (M4) if…
- ✓Silent fanless M4
- ✓Excellent battery
- ✓Huge bright display
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
MacBook Air 15" (M4)CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on cpu (92 vs 84).
Battery life
MacBook Air 15" (M4)Unplugged endurance for travel and campus
MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on battery (96 vs 76).
Portability
MacBook Air 15" (M4)Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort
MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on portability (94 vs 82).
Display
MacBook Air 15" (M4)Panel quality for creative and media work
MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on display (88 vs 80).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB | MacBook Air 15" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7840HS | — |
| RAM | 8GB | ▲ 16/24/32 GB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M4 (10C CPU / 10C GPU) |
| Storage | — | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Display | — | 15.3″ Liquid Retina 2880×1864 |
| Weight | — | 1.51 kg |
Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB
- +Mainstream pricing
- +Modern silicon
- +Broad warranty coverage
- −Battery varies
- −Displays not OLED
- −Fan noise on gaming SKUs
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
- +Silent fanless M4
- +Excellent battery
- +Huge bright display
- −Only 2 TB3 ports
- −Single external display (M4 base)
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB vs MacBook Air 15" (M4)
Which is better, Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M4) scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Air 15" (M4) worth the price? +
At $1,199, MacBook Air 15" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Does Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4) 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 · 8GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M4) — leads on cpu (92 vs 84). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.
Which is better for battery life, Acer Nitro 16 · 8GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M4) — leads on battery (96 vs 76). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.