Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
44.2Performance68.2
38.3Display78.4
42.7Battery42.9
31Portability20
2 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41)9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 40, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+24). Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41)
- Stronger portability score: 31 vs 20
- 24% lower weight: 2.5 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 25.5 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 181% higher charging: 380 W vs 135 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz+45% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,200 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,654Bottom 46% | 3,100+17%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,277Bottom 30% | 21,000+71%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 90 Wh+58% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 135 W | 380 W+181% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg+24% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 25.5 mm+20% | 32 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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