Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 $1,068 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen)
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Acer
Model
Legion 5i	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
512GB SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
512GB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
15.3 Inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2K WUXGA IPS	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.4 kg (approximate)	2.5
Color
Eclipse Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-13650HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)	12.0
Threads
20.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.9 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.3 Inches	16"
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
165Hz (variable, AI-optimized)	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, 100% sRGB coverage	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
Maximum 75W (with Dynamic Boost)	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy: 10,500	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
AI-enhanced graphics, DLSS 3	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available via M.2 slot, not included	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS configuration	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Full-sized Legion TrueStrike keyboard with N-Key Rollover	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
White backlit keyboard with customizable RGB zones	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+ for dynamic performance tuning	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront: Hyper with vapor chamber, copper heat pipes, and dual fans	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage software	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Quiet	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
See above in Graphics	See above
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 9 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging via USB-C, 0-70% in 30 minutes	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
230W AC adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Kensington Lock	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
Legion TrueStrike full-sized keyboard with white backlight	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual 2W speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic audio software for immersive sound	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, plastic chassis	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Eclipse Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard zones	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
Approx. 357 x 259 x 22 mm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Legion Coldfront: Hyper	Yes
Software
Lenovo Vantage, Legion Space, AI Engine+	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo Legion 5i	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
230W AC adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included	Yes
Additional Accessories
None specified	None
Launch Date
Release Date
August 2025	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 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 Intel Core i7-13650HX)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050)

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