Comparison summary

  • TUF is the better value option.
  • TUF has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in Acer Nitro V 16″.
  • For graphics performance TUF has a bit superior graphics card.
  • Nitro V is thinner and more compact in size.
  • Nitro V has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of ASUS TUF 16″
Compare technical specifications of Acer Nitro V 16″

ASUS TUF 16″

Acer Nitro V 16″

2026 modelAMD CPUIPS screen
2026 modelIPS screen

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ASUS TUF 16″Acer Nitro V 16″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS-
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb16gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 4050GeForce RTX 5050
Screen size
16″16″
Screen resolution
WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
4.85 lbs (2.2 kg)-
Size (length x width x height)
13.94 x 9.88 x 1.05 inches14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(35.41 x 25.1 x 2.67 cm)(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 ProWindows 11
Hard drives
500gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
March 9, 2026October 2, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$1,249.00$1,479.95
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,249.00$1,479.95
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Laptop Dimensions

ASUS TUF 16″

13.94 in
35.41 cm
9.88 in
25.1 cm
Thickness: 1.05 in (2.67 cm)

Acer Nitro V 16″

14.04 in
35.66 cm
10.24 in
26.01 cm
Thickness: 0.78 in (1.98 cm)

Compare ASUS TUF 16″ / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:

16″
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Acer Nitro V 16S AI
NH.U0ZAA.001
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,399.99
15″
Compare ASUS TUF 16″ vs Lenovo LOQ AI 15″ (83JE000XUS)
Lenovo LOQ AI 15″
83JE000XUS
Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUIPS screen
$1,399.99
15″
Compare ASUS TUF 16″ vs HP Victus 15″ (Ryzen)
HP Victus 15″
Ryzen
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 6550M GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,449.00
15″
Compare ASUS TUF 16″ vs HP Victus 15″ (i5 12450H)
HP Victus 15″
i5 12450H
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RTX 3050 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMi5 CPUIPS screen
$1,229.00
Compare ASUS TUF 16″ vs Gigabyte GAMING A16 CWHI3US894SH (GAMING A16 CWHI3US894SH)
Gigabyte GAMING A16 CWHI3US894SH
GAMING A16 CWHI3US894SH
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$1,449.00
16″
Compare ASUS TUF 16″ vs Gigabyte GAMING A16 CVHI3US894SH (GAMING A16 CVHI3US894SH)
Gigabyte GAMING A16 CVHI3US894SH
GAMING A16 CVHI3US894SH
RTX 5060 GPU2025 modeli7 CPU
$1,299.99
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ASUS TUF 16″ summary

ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card that is passable for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD processor, but enough RAM for its price. WUXGA resolution is fine for the 16″ 144 Hz IPS screen. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average. It is quite hefty at 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg).

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop 16" WUXGA IPS 144Hz AMD 6-core Ryzen 7 7445HS 16GB RAM 512GB SSD GeForce RTX 4050 (Up to 194 AI Tops) RGB Backlit USB4 Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation Win11Pro ICP Acc

16GB RAM | 512GB SSD.

Equipped With The Most Powerful and Fast AMD 6-core Ryzen 7 7445HS Processor.

16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS Anti-glare 144Hz, Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB Graphic

2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2, 1 x USB-C USB4, 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Port

Windows 11 Professional, 1-zone RGB Backlit KBD, Dolby, 2-way AI Noise Cancelation, Hi-Res, Wi-Fi 6, HD Webcam, Auth USB-C Hub

ASIN: B0G34NVQXC

Acer Nitro V 16″ summary

Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. WUXGA resolution is adequate for the 16″ 165 Hz IPS display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent.

Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop, Intel Core 7 240H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GDDR7, 16" WUXGA IPS 165Hz Display, 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth, Backlit KB Win11 Obsidian Black, w/USB Hub, W/GaLiMu

✔【Screen】 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 400 nits brightness;

✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);

✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;

✔【Memory & Storage】 16GB DDR5 megahertz and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD;

✔【Connectivity】 1 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port, Built-In Microphone, Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and Bluetooth;

✔【Operating System】 Windows 11

ASIN: B0HLRC4ZHC

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