Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
The Acer Nitro 5 supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster internet speeds and its 8GB RAM can be upgraded up to 64GB. However, there is no information on warranty coverage for accidental damage, and the performance of the RTX 3050 with AAA games on the 144Hz display is not detailed. Additionally, it is unclear if pre-installed software affects the 1TB SSD storage.
Pros
- Wi-Fi 6 support
- Upgradable RAM up to 64GB
Cons
- No accidental damage warranty info
- Unclear AAA game performance on RTX 3050
- Uncertain pre-installed software impact on storage
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10300H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.30 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.