GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,599 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
GIGABYTE	Acer
Model
AORUS Master 16 BXH-C4USE64SH	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.5
Color
Dark Tide (Black)	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	12.0
Threads
24.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	4.4 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 230W CPU+GPU Combined)	45W
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing, Intel vPro Technology
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Response Time
0.2ms (G2G)	3ms
Panel Type
OLED Display	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits (SDR), VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (peak 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio)	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare Display, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Dolby Vision®	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
140W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, up to 230W total thermal power with CPU)	150W
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Supported
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, AI-enhanced graphics and performance, 1962 AI TOPS (GPU only)	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots, 2x16GB configured for 32GB total)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 Slot available, and 1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot (Total 2 M.2 slots for expansion, supports up to 4TB total storage).	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Yes, supports PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 for higher-end configurations.	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard with N-Key rollover.	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
WINDFORCE Infinity EX (Vapor Chamber, Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms, via GiMATE)	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes available (e.g., Gaming, Creator, Silent).	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte, but expected leading performance for its class (e.g., Time Spy: ~20,377 with RTX 5080 variant, will be slightly lower for 5070 Ti).	See above
Battery
Capacity
99Wh Li-Polymer Battery	76 Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for a gaming laptop, supports long usage hours.	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support (up to 100W)	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)	Wi-Fi 6E
Ethernet
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0, up to 120Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0, up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port	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
Per-Key RGB backlit membrane keyboard, N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm key travel	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting	Full
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4x 2W Speakers (total 8W)	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos®, Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Built-in Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Ready	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
FHD 1080p IR Camera	720p HD webcam
Enhancements
Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with anti-fingerprint coating	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Dark Tide (Black)	Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector), RGB Light Bar (on some designs, common for Master series).	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
23.11-29.97 mm (H) x 357.12 mm (W) x 254 mm (D) / 0.91-1.18 x 14.06 x 10 inches	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Additional Features
Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, NIL Technology for exquisite appearance, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)	Yes
Software
Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe SSDs (up to 4TB total).
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W AC Adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee	Yes
Additional Accessories
None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.	None
Launch Date
Release Date
March 2025 (Pre-orders started Feb 2025, availability from March 2025)	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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