ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	Acer Nitro V 17 AI (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
TUF A18 5070	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)	2.5
Color
Jaeger Gray	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
8.0	12.0
Threads
16.0	24.0
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.7 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
400 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
TGP
Maximum 140W (configurable)	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800 MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not available	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Not supported	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Yes, per-key RGB lighting	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo modes	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score	See above
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Jaeger Gray	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard backlit	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, vapor chamber cooling system	Yes
Software
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included	Yes
Additional Accessories
Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler	None
Launch Date
Release Date
September 2025	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti:

Offers better CPU (AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU)

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