HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,699	Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,299	HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen
Overview
Brand
HP	Acer
Model
OMEN 16 (2024)	Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-41-R2AJ)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16.1-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300 nits	16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.39 kg (5.29 lbs)	Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Shadow Black	Obsidian Black
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
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
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.1 GHz (Estimated)
Cache
36 MB Intel Smart Cache	Not specified
TDP
55W	45W (Base)
CPU
	AMD Ryzen 7 260
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16.1 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light	Acer ComfyView (Anti-Glare), G-SYNC Compatible
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12 GB 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 with 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
5600 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64 GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 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 OMEN Light Studio	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NitroSense Utility Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Dual-fan cooling system with four exhaust ports
Overclocking Support
Yes, via OMEN Command Center	No
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Quiet, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not available (Next-generation platform)
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh	57Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (light usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Standard Charging
Power Adapter
280W	230W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
2 x USB Type-A 5 Gbps signaling rate, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x AC smart pin, 1 x headphone/microphone combo	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
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost	Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction	HD (720p) Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and plastic	Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Shadow Black	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, OMEN Light Studio	Yes, Keyboard
Dimensions
14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm)	Approx. 360 x 279 x 26.9 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling	Dual-fan system
Software
Pre-installed OMEN Command Center 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, 280W	Yes, 230W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Expected Q3 2024
Status
Available	Announced / Forthcoming

Which is Better: HP OMEN 16 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 HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Offers better Weight (2.39 kg (5.29 lbs) vs Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs)

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

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU)

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