LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 $2,847 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
LG	Acer
Model
gram Pro 17-inch	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
17.0-inch IPS LCD, 2560 x 1600 pixels, 144Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Variable Refresh Rate, Anti-Reflective Coating	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)	2.5
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores)	12.0
Threads
20.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.9 GHz (P-cores), 2.4 GHz (E-cores)	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.0 GHz (P-cores)	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W (configurable up to 55W)	45W
Display
Screen Size
17 Inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms (GtG)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS LCD	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits (typical)	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Anti-Reflective Coating, Wide Viewing Angles	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
32GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
Maximum 95W (Dynamic Boost enabled)	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported with dedicated hardware cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported (DLSS 3.0)	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 12,500	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
NVIDIA Optimus Technology, G-SYNC Compatible	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
8400 MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Supported via M.2 slot, optional 2.5-inch SATA drive	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Supported (RAID 0, 1 via BIOS)	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
No	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
NVIDIA GeForce Experience with Game Ready Drivers, Optimus Technology	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Internal Dual Cooling System with vapor chamber and dual fans	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Limited to GPU; CPU overclocking not supported	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Quiet modes via LG Control Center	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: ~12,500; Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~22,000	See above
Battery
Capacity
90Wh Lithium Polymer	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 25 hours video playback; approximately 8-10 hours typical usage	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
USB-C Power Delivery, 100W fast charging	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
65W or 100W USB-C Power Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo jack, MicroSD card reader	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 chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with multi-touch gestures, Windows Hello compatible	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Four built-in speakers (stereo, Dolby Atmos support)	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound, DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam with privacy shutter	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Magnesium alloy chassis with aluminum lid	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
Approx. 0.63 inches (16mm) thickness, 15.2 x 9.8 inches (385 x 250 mm)	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Internal vapor chamber cooling system	Yes
Software
Windows 11 Home, LG Control Center, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AI Copilot, gram AI	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
LG gram Pro 17-inch	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
65W or 100W USB-C charger	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included (standard 1-year limited warranty)	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
June 5, 2025	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

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

Advantages of LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365)

Advantages of Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU)

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