Acer Nitro 5 15″ (WD-R1203U) vs ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Comparison summary
- Acer Nitro 5 15″ is quite a better laptop for gaming however TUF offers better value.
- For performance Nitro 5 has a lot better processor.
- When it comes to graphics Nitro 5 has a better graphics card.
- Nitro 5 features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
- For portability TUF is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- Nitro 5 offers more SSD storage.
Acer Nitro 5 15″ (WD-R1203U)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare specifications
| Acer Nitro 5 15″ (WD-R1203U) | ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | HD Plus (1600 x 900 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.88 lbs (3.57 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.31 x 10.04 x 0.94 inches | 14 x 10 x 1 inches |
| (36.35 x 25.5 x 2.39 cm) | (35.56 x 25.4 x 2.54 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 16, 2022 | October 19, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,149.99 | $1,098.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,149.99 | $1,098.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Acer Nitro 5 15″ (WD-R1203U)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare Acer Nitro 5 15″ / ASUS TUF 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
Acer Nitro 5 15″ (WD-R1203U) summary
Acer Nitro 5 is an impressively priced gaming laptop released in 2022. It has the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card that is remarkable for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant AMD processor and enough memory for its price. Your 1000gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount. Full HD resolution is passable for the 15″ 144 Hz screen. It is quite bulky at 7.88 lbs (3.57 kg).
acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop 15.6" FHD 144Hz, Intel Core i5-11400H(up to 4.5GHz), GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB RAM 1TB PCIe SSD, WiFi6 Backlit Keyboard w/Mousepad
【AMD Ryzen 6000 Series】Equipped With The Most Powerful and Fast AMD Octa-core Ryzen 7 6800H Processor (Base Clock 3.2GHz, Max Boost Clock Up to 4.7GHz, 16MB L3 Cache, 16 Threads).
【NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. RTX, It's On】The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (8GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM) is powered by award-winning architecture with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors support DirectX 12 Ultimate for the ultimate gaming performance.
【15.6" QHD display】Explore gaming worlds in QHD detail with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 3ms Overdrive Response Time and 300 nit brightness.
【MUX Switch】With the included MUX switch, you can disable the integrated graphics for an increase in gaming performance.
【32GB RAM & 1TB PCIe SSD】Everything is original from Manufacturer. Original Seal is opened for upgrade ONLY. We do provide a 1-year standard warranty on upgraded RAM/SSD. Bundled with Mouse pad.
【Ports For All Your Accessories】3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 (Up to 10 Gbps), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) Port, 1 x Headphone/Microphone-in Jack.
ASIN: B09V265LXQ
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is good great for gaming. 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 CPU, though enough memory for its price. Only HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is common. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, 16" Full HD+ 145Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS Processor (3.2GHz)
16" Full HD+ 144Hz Display
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics
ASIN: B0FV4B883Y