Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 (3 tied) — including overall score (5.2/10 vs 4.7/10).
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: our verdict
TUF Gaming is built for gamers and creators who demand the best performance, graphics, and battery life in this price range, along with a sharper IPS LCD panel at 1920 x 1200. If you just want a solid all-rounder or care more about value than raw power, skip it.
Nitro V is for buyers who want a gaming laptop that stands out with a sharper design and better connectivity, all at a much lower price. If you demand the best performance, graphics, or a more premium panel, skip Nitro V. The honest reason to hesitate: you give up the IPS LCD panel for a basic TFT LCD at 1920 x 1200 resolution.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Overall Score
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| Overall score | 4.7/10 | 5.2/10 |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Build & Design
| Spec |
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| Portability score | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 25.7 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | No |
| Build material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black | Gray |
| Keyboard | Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 356.5 x 260 x 19.9 mm | 354 x 269 x 17.9-25.7 mm 13.94 x 10.59 x 0.7-1.01 inches |
| Footprint | 927 cm2 (143.8 inches2) | 952 cm2 (147.6 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 13.0 x 8.5 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Plastic |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Benchmarks
| Spec |
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| Performance score | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 641 | 931 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 117 | 109 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 9702 | 13288 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2651 | 2651 |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: CPU
| Spec |
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| CPU threads | 8 | 16 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU cores | 8 (4P + 4E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 2 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra 5 335 Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | AMD Ryzen 7 260 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: GPU
| Spec |
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| GPU compute | 12.2 TFLOPS | 14.9 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Xe3 Graphics | Radeon 780M |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU power (TGP) | 85 W | 115 W |
| GPU configurations available | GeForce RTX 5050|GeForce RTX 5060|GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5050|GeForce RTX 5060|GeForce RTX 5070|GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile|GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Memory
| Spec |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 5600 MHz | 5200 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 2x4 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|32GB | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Storage
| Spec |
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| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Display
| Spec |
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| Display score | 4.5/10 | 5.3/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 16 in |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1200:1 | 1157:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 59.7% |
| Response time | — | 11 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.1% | ~77.9% |
| Side bezels | 5.9 mm | 4.7 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | — | 180° |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Battery
| Spec |
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| Battery score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging speed | 135 W | 240 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
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| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Audio
| Spec |
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| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~79.8 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: OS & Software
| Spec |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608: Extras & Features
| Spec |
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51
- Portability score: 6.3/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Cinebench (single-core): 117 (vs 109)
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz (vs 144 Hz)
- Weight: 2.1 kg (vs 2.2 kg)
- Thickness: 19.9 mm (vs 25.7 mm)
- Facial recognition
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608
- Overall score: 5.2/10 (vs 4.7/10)
- Performance score: 6.2/10 (vs 5.8/10)
- Battery score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.3/10)
- Display score: 5.3/10 (vs 4.5/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 931 (vs 641)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 13288 (vs 9702)
- CPU threads: 16 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 14.9 TFLOPS (vs 12.2 TFLOPS)
- Battery capacity: 90 Wh (vs 76 Wh)
- Charging speed: 240 W (vs 135 W)
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 or the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608?
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 (3 tied) — including overall score (5.2/10 vs 4.7/10).
Which is cheaper, the Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 or the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608?
The Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 costs around $799, $500 less than the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 at around $1299.
What are the main differences between the Acer Nitro V 16 AI ANV16-I51 and the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.2/10 on the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs 4.7/10); performance score (6.2/10 on the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs 5.8/10); battery score (6.8/10 on the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs 6.3/10).