ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen Comparison

ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 $799	Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen $710	Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
TUF A15 (2024)	Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8 (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6
RTX 3050 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-4800MHz	16GB DDR4-3200MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD	512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS, Anti-Glare	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Mecha Gray	Obsidian Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS	Intel Core i5-12500H
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core i5 Laptops
Cores
8 Cores	12 Cores (4 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
16 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
3.1 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.7 GHz	Up to 4.5 GHz
Cache
20MB Total Cache	18MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
35W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	144Hz
Response Time
7ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
45% NTSC	45% NTSC
Brightness
250 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:9
Additional Features
Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare	ComfyView, Narrow Bezels, Acer Color Intelligence
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
VRAM
6GB GDDR6	4GB GDDR6
TGP
75W	80W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 6100	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 7100
Additional Features
MUX Switch, Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate	DirectX 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4
RAM Speed
4800MHz	3200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD	512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 slot	1 x M.2 slot, 1 x 2.5” SATA bay
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, Highlighted WASD	Yes, NitroSense Key
RGB Customization
Yes, Single-Zone RGB	Yes, 4-Zone RGB
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles	NitroSense Software with Performance Presets
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual fans with 84-blade Arc Flow, 4 exhaust vents	Dual-fan cooling with Quad-Exhaust and Liquid Metal
Overclocking Support
No	GPU Overclocking via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Quiet, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈10200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈11600 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500
Battery
Capacity
56Wh	57.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies by usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging (0 to 50% in 30 mins)	Fast Charging Support
Power Adapter
150W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX1650i)
Bluetooth
5.2	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x DC-in	1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Power-off Charging), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB Backlit Keyboard (Single Zone)	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Multi-Gesture Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos	Dual Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Military-Grade Durable Plastic (MIL-STD-810H)	Plastic with Brushed Texture
Color Options
Mecha Gray	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, RGB Keyboard	Yes, 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.49 cm	36.3 x 25.5 x 2.39 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Entry-Level VR Ready	Yes (Entry-Level)
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Arc Flow Fans	Yes, with NitroSense Thermal Management
Software
ASUS Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameVisual	NitroSense, Acer Care Center, DTS:X Ultra
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 150W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
Alpacatec Accessory Bundle	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 or Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen?

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

Advantages of ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-4800MHz vs 16GB DDR4-3200MHz)
Offers better Storage (1TB PCIe NVMe SSD vs 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD)
Offers better Weight (2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs vs 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs)

Advantages of Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050)

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