Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 vs Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 Comparison

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Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 vs Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 15 A15-41 and Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41, two laptops by Acer. Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 was introduced to market in July 2024 and Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 was launched in April 2024. There is only 3 months difference between Aspire 15 A15-41 and Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 and Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 Key Specs

Launched in July 2024
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7535U
GPU: Radeon 660M
8GB Ram
363.9 x 237.5 x 17.9 mm (14.33 x 9.35 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
324.12 x 255.9 x 20.43-22.84 mm (12.76 x 10.07 x 0.8-0.9 inches)
Weight: 2.02 kg (4.45 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 15 A15-41 and Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 over Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41

Weight	1.65 kg vs 2.02 kg	0.37 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.7% vs ~68.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	9.3 mm vs 11.3 mm	2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 over Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 53%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	7 ms vs 18 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 6 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	4.32-7.12 TFLOPS vs 1.38-1.46 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 4.0	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 and Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Launch Dates	July 2024 vs April 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 and Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 vs Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 and the Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)	2.02 kg (4.45 lbs)
Surface Area	864 cm2 (134 inches2)	829 cm2 (128.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.7%	~68.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.3 mm	~11.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 and the Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 15 A15-41 weighs 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs), whereas the Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 weighs 2.02 kg (4.45 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 vs Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 7535U AMD Ryzen 7 7735U AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS	AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
Base Frequency	2.9 GHz	4.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.55 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 660M	Radeon 760M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	4 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1508	1726
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9782	13012

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 and Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7535U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 660M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1500 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1900 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	40 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,459 GFLOPS	4.32-7.12 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	384	2048
TMUs	24	64
ROPs	16	40

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 has a FLOPS value of 1.38-1.46 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.32-7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Aspire 15 A15-41's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Aspire 15 (A15-41)	Acer Nitro 14 AMD (AN14-41)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	1:35 hr

On the other hand, the Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 features a higher battery capacity of 76 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Aspire 15 A15-41's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
The Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Aspire 15 A15-41's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 vs Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 and Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Aspire 15 A15-41 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Aspire 15 A15-41 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 boasts a faster response time of 7.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Aspire 15 A15-41 vs Acer Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aspire 15 A15-41 and Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 have USB-A ports. Aspire 15 A15-41 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 15 A15-41 and Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 have USB Type-C ports. Aspire 15 A15-41 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Aspire 15 A15-41 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 15 A15-41 and Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Aspire 15 A15-41 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 15 A15-41 and Nitro 14 AMD AN14-41 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes