Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) vs Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M)
The Acer Aspire 16 is the better laptop on paper: it has an OLED screen, has more accurate colour and has a smoother screen. The Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- OLED screen Acer Aspire 16 wins
The Acer Aspire 16 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Acer Aspire Go 15's LCD.
- Colour Acer Aspire 16 wins
The Acer Aspire 16's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 against 45% NTSC), so photos and films look richer and truer.
- Smoothness Acer Aspire 16 wins
The Acer Aspire 16's 120 Hz screen is smoother than the Acer Aspire Go 15's 60 Hz one.
- Ports Acer Aspire 16 wins
Only the Acer Aspire 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
- Extras Acer Aspire 16 wins
Only the Acer Aspire 16 has a backlit keyboard.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Aspire Go 15 if…
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core i7-13620H has the power for photo and video editing.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the Acer Aspire 16 if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
- You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You want a backlit keyboard, handy for typing in dim rooms.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Acer Aspire 16 leads on the screen, ports and wireless and extras; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Acer Aspire Go 15 is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the Acer Aspire 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 11 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
Screen
The Acer Aspire 16 is ahead on the screen.
The Acer Aspire 16 has a slightly bigger screen: 16" against 15.6". It has an OLED screen, has more accurate colour and has a smoother screen, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (2048 x 1280) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | TN | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Finish | Matte | — |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Acer Aspire 16 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 11.5 hours | Up to 17.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 53 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.64 kg |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 237.5 x 14.6-19.9 mm | 359.7 x 253.2 x 11.4-17.9 mm |
| Materials | — | Aluminium lid; recycled-plastic bottom cover |
| Colour | Silver | Iron |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Aspire 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (charging and DisplayPort per Icecat; which port charges not stated), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-C USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 (charging, DisplayPort), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 or above | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Acer Aspire 16 is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard and has a sharper webcam, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | No | Yes |
| Keyboard | AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator, Copilot key | White backlight, AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | Precision multi-gesture touchpad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | 2 built-in microphones | 2 microphones |
| Pen | No | — |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Kensington lock | Kensington lock, BIOS user and supervisor passwords, Windows Hello fingerprint |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NX.J4GEK.00M | NX.J5LEK.003 |