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8.6Graphics9.2
7.9Overall performance8.2
7.8Display7.0
2.8Memory & storage6.3
4.4Battery & portability3.5
7.8Features & cooling8.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024)Nitro 16 AN16-51 RTX 4080 (2023)
| Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024) | Nitro 16 AN16-51 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 280 mm | 279.9 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 360.2 mm | −0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 27.9 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Nitro 16 AN16-51 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Weight2.65 kg vs 2.8 kg+6%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
- USB-A ports4 vs 3+33%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+17%
- Max CPU clock5.1 GHz vs 4.7 GHz+9%
Why is Nitro 16 AN16-51 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- GPU compute (FP32)29.1 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+29%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- CPU cores8 vs 12+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,039 vs 21,012+5%
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 29.1 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,039 | 21,012 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Core i5-13500H |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 8 | 12 |
| CPU threads | — | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS | Core i5-13500H, Core i7-13700H, Core i7-13700HX, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Core i9-13900HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 11,921 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,558 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 842 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 7 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 85% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 27.9 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 360.2 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 279.9 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 45 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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