Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 vs Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 vs Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52, two laptops from Asus and Acer. Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 was launched in January 2025. Both ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB Ram
399 x 298 x 23.5-32 mm (15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.42 kg (7.54 lbs)

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
15.6" TFT LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 5 210H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB
8GB Ram
362.3 x 239.9 x 23.5 mm (14.26 x 9.44 x 0.93 inches)
Weight: 2.11 kg (4.65 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 over Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79% vs ~77.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 8.5 mm	2.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	168 ppi vs 145 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS vs 10.1 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0

Reasons to choose Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 over Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815

Weight	2.11 kg vs 3.42 kg	1.31 kg lighter

Common Strengths of Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 and Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 and Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 vs Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.42 kg (7.54 lbs)	2.11 kg (4.65 lbs)
Surface Area	1189 cm2 (184.3 inches2)	869 cm2 (134.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79%	~77.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~8.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.19 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.418 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 weighs 3.42 kg (7.54 lbs), whereas the Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 weighs 2.11 kg (4.65 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 3.42 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 2.11 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 32.00 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 23.50 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 is 0.19 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 vs Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core 5 210H Intel Core 7 240H
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	24	12
L3 Cache	36 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Laptops with: Intel Core 5 210H

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GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB	GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	2235 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2520 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W	75 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS	10.1 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	96 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	~16 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	4608	2560
TMUs	144	80
ROPs	72	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has a FLOPS value of 23.2 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 ' has a FLOPS value of 10.1 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Nitro V 15 ANV15-52's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815	Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-52)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	280 / 380 W	135 W

Moreover, the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Nitro V 15 ANV15-52's57 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 90 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 57 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Nitro V 15 ANV15-52's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 vs Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Nitro V 15 ANV15-52's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 features a higher pixel density with 168 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 168 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 145 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Both ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 boast the same response time of 3.0 ms.

Brightness
The ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 500 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 vs Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 have USB Type-C ports. ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 feature Thunderbolt ports. ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has Thunderbolt 5, while Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Both ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 nor Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and Nitro V 15 ANV15-52 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes