Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) $1,599 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Acer
Model
Legion 5i	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16 GB	32GB DDR5
16 GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1 TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
15" 2.5K WQXGA PureSight OLED Display	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.4 kg	2.5
Color
Storm Grey	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX 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
1.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.0 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24 MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.1 Inches	16"
Resolution
2.5K WQXGA	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
OLED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
3:2	16:10
Additional Features
Fast response times, AI-driven adjustments	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
140W	150W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes	Supported
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
AI horsepower, next-gen NVIDIA Blackwell	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32 GB	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Optional 2.5" HDD or SSD	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Yes	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
24-zone RGB lighting	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+ for FPS enhancement	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans, copper heat pipes, aluminum heat sinks	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes system settings	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500	See above
Battery
Capacity
80 Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
USB Type-C	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
170W Slim Tip	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
3 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 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
TrueStrike keyboard with Lenovo Spectrum	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with dedicated left/right buttons	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Four speakers with immersive 3D audio via Nahimic by SteelSeries	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
AI technology for immersive sound	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Slimmer, lighter design with cooler, quieter system components	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Storm Grey	Black
RGB Lighting
24-zone RGB lighting	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
355 x 260 x 22 mm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans	Yes
Software
Lenovo Legion Space, AI Engine+	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo Legion 5i	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
170W Slim Tip	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Pre-installed and printed manual	Yes
Warranty Card
Standard 1-year warranty	Yes
Additional Accessories
None included	None
Launch Date
Release Date
April 28, 2025	2026-08-15
Status
In Stock	In Stock

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

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