Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) $1,615 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
Thunderobot	Acer
Model
Storm 17	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe M.2 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
17.3" QHD (2560x1440) 165Hz IPS Panel	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Approximately 2.7 kg (6 lbs)	2.5
Color
Futuristic Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-13620H	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
10 Cores (6 Performance Cores + 4 Efficient Cores)	12.0
Threads
16 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
1.80 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.9 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
17.3 Inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
350 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
Maximum 140W (Dynamic Boost)	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported (DLSS 3)	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
Supports NVIDIA Reflex, G-SYNC compatible	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not available	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Not supported	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit RGB Keyboard with N-Key Rollover	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Yes, per-key RGB lighting	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
Pre-installed Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Optimized Performance Modes	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual 12V Turbo Fans, Copper Fins (0.2mm, 245 pcs), Dual-zone Air Ducts, Rear Exhaust	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Thunderobot Gaming Suite	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)	See above
Battery
Capacity
53Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Approximately 2.5 hours under gaming load	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W PD fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
180W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort & Power Delivery), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack	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-sized RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Numeric Keypad	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with Multi-touch Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise Suppression	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with reinforced plastic accents	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Futuristic Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Per-key RGB backlit keyboard	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
Approx. 399mm x 265mm x 25mm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with multiple thermal zones and forced cooling	Yes
Software
Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Windows 11 Home pre-installed	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Thunderobot Storm 17	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
180W AC Adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included (1-year standard warranty)	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
July 15, 2025	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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