ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU-ES76) vs Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4)
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Comparison summary
- Zephyrus G15 is the better value option.
- Acer Nitro V 16″ has Windows 11, which is better than Windows 10 Home that is in Zephyrus G15.
- For graphics performance Nitro V has a lot better graphics card.
- Nitro V has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU-ES76)
Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4)
Compare specifications
| ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU-ES76) | Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS | - |
| 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 GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.2 x 9.9 x 0.8 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (36.07 x 25.15 x 2.03 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 17, 2020 | November 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,399.00 | $1,499.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,399.00 | $1,499.95 |
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Laptop Dimensions
ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU-ES76)
Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4)
Compare ROG Zephyrus G15 / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU-ES76) summary
ROG Zephyrus G15 is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card that is subpar 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 passable for the 15″ 144 Hz display. The 1000gb SSD storage is passable. It is quite bulky at 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg).
ROG Zephyrus G15 (2020) Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz FHD Display, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, Gig+ Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10 Home, GA502IU-ES76
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost (Base 1140MHz Boost 1335MHz TDP 60W)
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS processor (up to 4.2GHz)
15.6” 144Hz IPS-Type Full HD (1920x1080) display
16GB 3200MHz DDR4 RAM | 1TB PCIe NVMe M 2 SSD | Backlit Precision Gaming Keyboard | Windows 10 Home
0.8” thin, 4.85 pound ultra-portable form-factor
Gig+ Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | USB Type-C charging capable
ROG Intelligent Cooling system with self-cleaning anti-dust tunnels preserves cooling performance and system stability
ASIN: B0863S8HJ3
Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4) summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card which 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. WUXGA resolution is passable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is passable. Acer Nitro V is quite bulky at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz GeForce RTX 5050 & Core 7 240H Gaming Laptop | 16GB DDR5 1TB 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 1TB 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: B0HQN4Z5ND