HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

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Overview
Brand
HP	Acer
Model
Victus 15 Gaming Laptop	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 4050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
512GB PCIe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
512GB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
5.06 lbs	2.5
Color
Mica Silver	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
8.0	12.0
Threads
16.0	24.0
Base Clock
4.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.7 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 Inches	16"
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	180Hz
Response Time
7ms (typical)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
72% NTSC	100% sRGB
Brightness
250 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare, Narrow Bezel	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
140W	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approx. 20,000 3DMark Time Spy	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
DLSS 3, NVIDIA Reflex	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB PCIe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Supports additional M.2 SSD or 2.5" HDD	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS/Hardware configuration	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit Keyboard with WASD Highlight	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
No	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
HP Gaming Mode, NVIDIA GeForce Experience	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual Fan with Vapor Chamber	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via BIOS and software	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Quiet	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
See above in Graphics	See above
Battery
Capacity
52.5 Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
150W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-C 3.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x Headphone/Mic combo	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
Full-size Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch, Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise Cancellation	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm combo)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD Webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid, Plastic chassis	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Mica Silver	Black
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 inches	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Dual Fan Vapor Chamber	Yes
Software
HP Command Center, Windows 11 pre-installed	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
150W AC Adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included	Yes
Additional Accessories
7-in-1 Docking Station (1TB), MicroSD Card, Cables, Cleaning Cloth	None
Launch Date
Release Date
September 2025	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

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