Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
52chipPerformancechip53.4
92.6Graphics85
38.3Displayspec-based41.5
86.7Batteryspec-based77.3
22.8Portabilityspec-based33.3
5 spec wins — Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-612 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 scores 56.4 against 56.4 for HP OMEN 16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 85
- 45% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 12,021
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 20% lower weight: 2.43 kg vs 3.02 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, G-SYNC | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (5600 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+45%Top 21% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.02 kg | 2.43 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 25 mm+2% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45, DC-in | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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