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Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 vs Dell Vostro 5630 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630, two laptops from Acer and Dell. Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Dell Vostro 5630 was launched in January 2023. Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Dell Vostro 5630 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
360.17 x 279.9 x 25.9-27.9 mm (14.18 x 11.02 x 1.02-1.1 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Dell Vostro 5630 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" TN LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
356.78 x 251.9 x 15.67-17.95 mm (14.05 x 9.92 x 0.62-0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 over Dell Vostro 5630

Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	7 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	6.8-9.5 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	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	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4

Reasons to choose Dell Vostro 5630 over Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.80 kg	0.9 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.6% vs ~73.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.1 mm vs 7.8 mm	1.7 mm thinner bezels
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
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
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1600-2000	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Dell Vostro 5630 and Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2023	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
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
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
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
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 Dell Vostro 5630 and Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023

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

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 vs Dell Vostro 5630: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and the Dell Vostro 5630.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Surface Area	1008 cm2 (156.3 inches2)	899 cm2 (139.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.6%	~82.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.8 mm	~6.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.18 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.396 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and the Dell Vostro 5630 External Dimensions

Weight

Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 weighs 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs), whereas the Vostro 5630 weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 2.80 kg

Dell Vostro 5630 1.90 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 27.90 mm

Dell Vostro 5630 17.95 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

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 Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 is 0.18 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Vostro 5630 is 0.12 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 Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 vs Dell Vostro 5630: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz	1.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	8	10
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	32 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 610M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	5 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	2050	1706
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	13129	7593
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1834	1726
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	18645	7438

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 Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Dell Vostro 5630.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	96 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2560	640
TMUs	80	40
ROPs	48	20

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 Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 has a FLOPS value of 6.8-9.5 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Vostro 5630 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Vostro 5630'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 Nitro 16 (AN16-51) 2023	Dell Vostro 5630
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	90 Wh	54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left
Charge Power	280 W	65 W

Moreover, the Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vostro 5630's54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 90 Wh

Dell Vostro 5630 54 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and the Vostro 5630 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
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 Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 vs Dell Vostro 5630: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Dell Vostro 5630 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. Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Vostro 5630's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 142 ppi

Dell Vostro 5630 142 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 boasts a faster response time of 7.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 300 nits

Dell Vostro 5630

250 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Acer Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 vs Dell Vostro 5630 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 Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 have USB-A ports. Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vostro 5630 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 have USB Type-C ports. Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Vostro 5630 has 1x USB 4.0 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
Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 feature an HDMI port. Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Vostro 5630 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

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
Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Nitro 16 AN16-51 2023 and Vostro 5630 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)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes