ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1) vs Acer Nitro V 16″ (6Z-K1OK-ZP65N)
Comparison summary
- ASUS TUF 18″ is a better laptop for gaming but Acer Nitro V 16″ is a better deal.
- TUF has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in Nitro V.
- For graphics performance TUF has a better performing graphics card.
- TUF features a bigger display. For portability Nitro V is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- TUF features more memory.
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1)
Acer Nitro V 16″ (6Z-K1OK-ZP65N)
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1) | Acer Nitro V 16″ (6Z-K1OK-ZP65N) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 260 | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 24, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,909.00 | $1,659.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,909.00 | $1,659.95 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 10 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1)
Acer Nitro V 16″ (6Z-K1OK-ZP65N)
Compare ASUS TUF 18″ / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1) summary
ASUS TUF is an impressively priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card that is reasonable for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant AMD processor and enough RAM for its price. WUXGA resolution is brilliant for the 18″ 144 Hz IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is an excellent amount. It is quite bulky at 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
ASUS 2025 TUF Gaming A18 18” WUXGA 144Hz IPS Laptop 8-Core AMD Ryzen 7 260 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 32GB DDR5 2TB NVMe SSD WiFi AX RJ-45 BT Webcam HDMI2.1 RGB Backlit KB Windows 11 Pro w/RE USB
[Powerful Performance with AMD Ryzen 7 260] Powerhouse AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-Core (Base Frequency 3.8 GHz, Up to 5.1 GHz with AMD Turbo Core Technology,16 MB AMD L3 cache, 8 cores (P + E), 16 threads)
[Customization] Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. Upgraded to 32GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz, 2TB PCI-E NVMe Solid State Drive, No Built-in Optical Drive
[Display and Graphics] Brilliant 18" LED-backlit WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync, 144Hz, Thin Bezel LCD Display powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7, 1080p + IR Camera and integrated digital microphone
[Connectivity] Realtek Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3,10/100/1000Mbps LAN; 1 x USB-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 and G-Sync and 10Gbps), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI v2.1, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x Coaxial plug Power Jack
[Rock eDigital Feature] Windows 11 Pro; Fullsize Single-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; Dolby AtmosSpeakers; 90Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery; 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches, 5.73 lbs; Jaeger Gray; 240W AC Adapter, free Rock eDigital 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0G6Z4DFZL
Acer Nitro V 16″ (6Z-K1OK-ZP65N) summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card that is subpar for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. The 2000gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount. WUXGA resolution is ok for the 16″ 165 Hz IPS display. Acer Nitro V is quite heavy at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz GeForce RTX 5050 & Core 7 240H Gaming Laptop | 16GB DDR5 2TB SSD, Backlit KB, Wi-Fi6E, Bluetooth, DisplayPort, Windows 11, Obsidian Black, Bundle with USB Hub
✔【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;
✔【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 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD;
✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);
✔【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: B0HQN7F1RY