Acer Nitro Lite 16 vs Dell 14 Plus Comparison

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Acer Nitro Lite 16 vs Dell 14 Plus Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Nitro Lite 16 and 14 Plus, two laptops from Acer and Dell. Acer Nitro Lite 16 was introduced to market in April 2025 and Dell 14 Plus was launched in January 2025. There is only 3 months difference between Nitro Lite 16 and 14 Plus so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Nitro Lite 16 and 14 Plus are members of Dell's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71	August 2025	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 19.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Predator Triton 14 PT14-52	May 2025	14.0"	321.8 x 221 x 17.31 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71	May 2025	14.5"	323.9 x 254.7 x 20.8 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 AI OLED SFG14-75	May 2025	14.0"	312.4 x 227.4 x 9.7 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Acer Nitro Lite 16	April 2025	16.0"	362.2 x 248.47 x 22.9 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	April 2025	18.0"	400.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm	3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	357.7 x 264 x 19.95 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16S AI AN16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	356.8 x 275.5 x 12.1-20.0 mm	2.18 kg (4.81 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Nitro Lite 16 and Dell 14 Plus before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Nitro Lite 16 Key Specs

Launched in April 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13420H,Intel Core i7 13620H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB,GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB
16GB,32GB Ram
362.2 x 248.47 x 22.9 mm (14.26 x 9.78 x 0.9 inches)
Weight: 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)

Dell 14 Plus Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB Ram
314 x 226.15 x 14-16.95 mm (12.36 x 8.9 x 0.55-0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nitro Lite 16 and 14 Plus compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Nitro Lite 16 over Dell 14 Plus

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.5% vs ~80%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	6.1 TFLOPS vs 3.3 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	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Dell 14 Plus over Acer Nitro Lite 16

Weight	1.55 kg vs 1.95 kg	0.4 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 8.8 mm	2.5 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Dell 14 Plus and Acer Nitro Lite 16

Launch Dates	April 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
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
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell 14 Plus and Acer Nitro Lite 16

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Nitro Lite 16 vs Dell 14 Plus: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Nitro Lite 16 and the Dell 14 Plus.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)
Surface Area	900 cm2 (139.5 inches2)	710 cm2 (110 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.5%	~80%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.8 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Blue

Comparison of the Acer Nitro Lite 16 and the Dell 14 Plus External Dimensions

Weight

Nitro Lite 16 weighs 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs), whereas the 14 Plus weighs 1.55 kg (3.42 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 Nitro Lite 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell 14 Plus

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Nitro Lite 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell 14 Plus

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 Nitro Lite 16 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell 14 Plus is 0.11 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Acer Nitro Lite 16 vs Dell 14 Plus: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i7 13620H	Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

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 Lite 16 and Dell 14 Plus.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13420H,Intel Core i7 13620H

Gigabyte A16 Compare

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB	Intel Arc 130V
Base Clock Frequency	1237 MHz	600 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	1850 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	65 W	30 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	6.1 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	896
TMUs	64
ROPs	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 Nitro Lite 16 has a FLOPS value of 6.1 TFLOPS whereas the Dell 14 Plus ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro Lite 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
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)

Both laptops, the Nitro Lite 16 and the 14 Plus, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 Lite 16	Dell 14 Plus
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.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ 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	0 Wh	64 Wh
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	0 W	65 W

On the other hand, the 14 Plus features a higher battery capacity of 64 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Nitro Lite 16's 0 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Nitro Lite 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell 14 Plus

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Nitro Lite 16 and the 14 Plus 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	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 Lite 16 vs Dell 14 Plus: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Nitro Lite 16 and Dell 14 Plus 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. Nitro Lite 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, 14 Plus has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Nitro Lite 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the 14 Plus's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

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

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Nitro Lite 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell 14 Plus

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

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

Acer Nitro Lite 16 vs Dell 14 Plus Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
14 Plus features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Nitro Lite 16 (v6).

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 Lite 16 and 14 Plus have USB-A ports. Nitro Lite 16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while 14 Plus has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Nitro Lite 16 and 14 Plus have USB Type-C ports. Nitro Lite 16 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while 14 Plus has 2x 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 Lite 16 and 14 Plus are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Nitro Lite 16 and 14 Plus 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
Neither Nitro Lite 16 nor 14 Plus has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Nitro Lite 16 and 14 Plus 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)	v6	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	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	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No