Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 Specs
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Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298
Specs

  • Family

    Nitro

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  • Series

    16

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Main specs

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 3,8GHz

Screen 16" 2560x1600 IPS 165Hz
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6

Other Keyboard German.

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Full specifications of Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298

Reference / Part Number NH.QPLEV.002
Release date March 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Obsidian Black
Market positioning Gaming

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Screen

Display diagonal 40,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type WQXGA
Panel type IPS
Display technology marketing name ComfyView
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Display surface Matt
Maximum refresh rate 165 Hz

Processor

Processor family AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor manufacturer AMD
Processor model 8845HS
Processor frequency 3,8 GHz
Processor cores 8
Processor threads 16
Processor boost frequency 5,1 GHz
Processor cache 24 MB
Processor cache type L2 & L3

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU) AMD Ryzen AI
Total processor performance up to 38 TOPs
NPU performance up to 16 TOPs
GPU performance up to 16 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 32 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 8 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
On-board graphics card model AMD Radeon 780M
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6
On-board GPU manufacturer AMD

Audio

Audio system DTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers 2
Built-in microphone Yes
Number of microphones 2

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD type HD

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type 2x2
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 4-zone RGB
Keyboard layout QWERTZ
Keyboard language German

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Battery

Battery capacity 90 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 4
Battery life (max) 9 h

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 230 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,65 kg
Width 360,1 mm
Depth 279,9 mm
Height 27,9 mm

Packaging data

Package width 543 mm
Package depth 341 mm
Package height 80 mm
Package weight 4,12 kg

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes
Cables included AC

Frequently asked questions

Is the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 last?

The manufacturer declares up to 9 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.

What is the screen of the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 like?

It carries a 16" 2560x1600 IPS 165Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 have?

It runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 weigh?

It weighs 2,65 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42-R298 released?

Its release date is March 2025, 1 year ago.

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