Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate screen

reasonable price point

ample connectivity options

robust gaming performance

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN Transcend by HP 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.09 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base)
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - Full HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.5 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, HDCP Compliant HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number R32A u0004na
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