Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S (NH.QFMAA.002) vs ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Comparison summary
- ASUS TUF 16″ is quite a better laptop for gaming however Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S offers better value.
- For performance Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S has a better processor.
- Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
- When it comes to graphics TUF has a better graphics card.
- For portability Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S (NH.QFMAA.002)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare specifications
| Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S (NH.QFMAA.002) | ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-12500H | 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 3060 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | HD Plus (1600 x 900 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.51 lbs (2.5 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.19 x 10.67 x 1.06 inches | 14 x 10 x 1 inches |
| (36.04 x 27.1 x 2.69 cm) | (35.56 x 25.4 x 2.54 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 17, 2022 | October 19, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,039.99 | $1,146.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,039.99 | $1,146.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 11 h agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S (NH.QFMAA.002)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S (NH.QFMAA.002) summary
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S is a gaming laptop released in 2022. It has a great Intel CPU and decent memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU which is not the best great for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is okay for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. Your 500gb SSD storage is average. It is quite bulky at 5.51 lbs (2.5 kg).
acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S Gaming Laptop | Intel Core i5-12500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.6" FHD 144Hz IPS Display | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD | Killer Wi-Fi 6 | RGB Keyboard
Dominate the Game: With the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor, your Nitro 5 is packed with incredible power for all your games
RTX, It's On: The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB 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
Visual Intensity: With the sharp visuals of a 15.6” Full HD IPS display with a lightning-quick 144Hz refresh rate, your game sessions will be fluid, unbroken, and unmatched.
Internal Specifications: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory (2 DDR4 Slots Total, Maximum 32GB); 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (2 x PCIe M.2 Slots, 1 x 2.5" Hard Drive Bay Available)
Prioritize Your Gameplay: Killer DoubleShot Pro with Ethernet E2600 and Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650 lets you use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time, and have total control over priority traffic to maximize speed, throughput, and control
With the included MUX switch, you can disable the integrated graphics for an increase in gaming performance.
Chilled to Perfection: The newly refined chassis comes with a few extra tricks up its sleeve in the form of dual-fan cooling, dual-intakes (top and bottom), and a quad-exhaust port design.
Take Control of Your Gaming Laptop: The NitroSense UI can be called up with the dedicated keyboard button so you can instantly visualize your PC's component temperature, fan speed, loading performance, power plan, and more
Ports For All Your Accessories: 1 - USB Type-C Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging, 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Featuring Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, HDMI 2.1 with HDCP Support, Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), DC-in for AC adapter
The Right Fit: 14.19" W x 10.67" D x 1.06" H; 5.51 lbs; One-Year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW); Lithium Ion 57.5 Watt Hour Battery
ASIN: B09TWW9HFQ
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