ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,299	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-41-R2AJ)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Black	Obsidian Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 260
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	12 Cores
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.2 GHz (Estimated)
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.1 GHz (Estimated)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	Not specified
TDP
55W	45W (Base)
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	400 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Acer ComfyView (Anti-Glare), G-SYNC Compatible
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with enhanced RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, 572 AI TOPS
TGP
	Up to 140W (Estimated with Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	Not available (Next-generation GPU)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 Slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	NitroSense Key
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NitroSense Utility Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Dual-fan cooling system with four exhaust ports
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	No
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Quiet, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not available (Next-generation platform)
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	57Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (light usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Standard Charging
Power Adapter
330W	230W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	DTS:X Ultra Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	HD (720p) Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Black	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, Keyboard
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	Approx. 360 x 279 x 26.9 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Dual-fan system
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	NitroSense, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 with AI Noise Reduction
AI Features
	Dedicated Copilot key, AI-enhanced graphics and audio
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 230W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Expected Q3 2024
Status
Available	Announced / Forthcoming

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260)?

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

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

Offers better Weight (Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs vs 2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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