ACER
AN16-51-56VR
Intel Core i5-13500HCPU (Score: 20.956)
GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 14.253)
48VALUE SCORE
8 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
16" DISPLAY
All Prices (1)
Amazon UK
Acer Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop | Intel i5-13500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16" 2560 x 1600 165Hz IPS G-SYNC Display | 8GB DDR5 | 512GB Gen 4 SSD | Wi-Fi 6 | RGB Backlit KB | AN16-51-56VR
£1121.07
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:6.9/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateAN16-51-56VR is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the Intel Core i5-13500H paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU graphics, 8GB memory. Priced at £1121.07, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Prospective buyers should note the 8GB memory configuration, which may constrain heavy multi-application workflows.
Gaming Performance
7.9/10Work & Productivity
8.2/10Creation & Media
4.6/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Solid value index (48/100), balancing price against hardware performance
- High-performance Intel Core i5-13500H delivers a robust 20,956 multi-core benchmark rating
- Discrete GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU GPU delivers dedicated graphics horsepower (14,253 benchmark rating)
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Substantial 16" chassis has a larger desk footprint and requires a spacious backpack for travel
- 8GB memory capacity may become restrictive under intensive multi-application workloads
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1120.59).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Market positioningGaming
- Introduction year2023
Display
- Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
- Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeWQXGA
- Panel typeIPS
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Maximum refresh rate165 Hz
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5
- Processor generation13th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Processor modeli5-13500H
- Processor cores14
- Processor boost frequency4.7 GHz
- Performance cores6
- Efficient cores8
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz
- Efficient-core boost frequency3.5 GHz
- Processor cache18 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Configurable TDP-down35 W
Memory
- Internal memory8 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory32 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
- Discrete graphics card memory6 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
- On-board graphics cardYes
- Discrete graphics cardYes
- On-board graphics card familyIntel Iris Xe Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel Iris Xe Graphics
- On-board graphics card 4K supportYes
- On-board graphics card 6K supportYes
- Graphics card Open GL supportYes
Audio
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelKiller Wireless-AX 1650i
- WLAN controller manufacturerKiller
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.1
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- Headphone outputs1
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard backlit colourRGB
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Processor special features
- Intel Flex Memory AccessYes
- Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYes
- Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
- Execute Disable BitYes
- CPU configuration (max)1
- Embedded options availableNo
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity90 Wh
- Battery life (max)8 h
Power
- AC adapter power230 W
- DC-in jackYes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Password protectionYes
- Password protection typeBIOS, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions
- Width360.1 mm
- Depth279.9 mm
- Height (front)2.59 cm
- Height (rear)2.79 cm
- Weight2.8 kg
Packaging content
- Cables includedAC
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)NH.QJMAA.001
- Barcode (EAN)195133191197