Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) Comparison

Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,299	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) $1,499	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
Acer	ASUS
Model
Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-41-R2AJ)	ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR (e.g., G615JMR-G7161W)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180Hz, IPS	16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Obsidian Black	Eclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 260	Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
12 Cores	16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz (Estimated)	2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.1 GHz (Estimated)	Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
Not specified	30MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (Base)	45W (Processor Base Power, ROG Boost: 100W+15W Dynamic Boost for GPU)
Architecture
	Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU (implied by 14th Gen HX series, specific TOPS not listed for this model)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
180Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS-Level	IPS-level, Anti-glare display
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
400 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Acer ComfyView (Anti-Glare), G-SYNC Compatible	G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR7
TGP
Up to 140W (Estimated with Dynamic Boost)	115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W (1560MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))
Ray Tracing
Yes, with enhanced RT Cores	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Benchmark Scores
Not available (Next-generation GPU)
Additional Features
MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, 572 AI TOPS	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 Slot	1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)
RAID Support
No	Not explicitly specified, but ASUS ROG systems often support RAID 0 on dual M.2 slots.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
NitroSense Key	Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
NitroSense Utility Software	Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan cooling system with four exhaust ports	ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink design, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU & GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
No	Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Quiet, Balanced, Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not available (Next-generation platform)	Not specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
57Wh	90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (light usage)	Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Standard Charging	Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
230W AC Adapter	280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x USB4 (Type-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (one with power-off charging), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Ethernet
	2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
1.6mm	Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra Audio	AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
HD (720p) Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction	1080P FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes (though some models omit physical shutters, IR cameras often have software/e-shutters)
Enhancements
	Windows Hello support
Build & Design
Material
Plastic Chassis	Plastic chassis (Eclipse Gray)
Color Options
Obsidian Black	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, Keyboard	4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar
Dimensions
Approx. 360 x 279 x 26.9 mm	35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Dual-fan system	Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
NitroSense, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 with AI Noise Reduction	Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
AI Features
Dedicated Copilot key, AI-enhanced graphics and audio
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W	Yes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty (may vary by region, 2-year warranty sometimes offered)
Additional Accessories
None	Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG backpack (may be included with some retailers)
Launch Date
Release Date
Expected Q3 2024	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Announced / Forthcoming	Available

Which is Better: Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) or ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen)?

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

Advantages of Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260):

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)

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