Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (7) and where Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Graphics8.9
7.9Overall performance8.0
7.8Display8.6
2.8Memory & storage3.6
4.4Battery & portability3.6
7.8Features & cooling7.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024) | Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 280 mm | 284 mm | −4 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 357 mm | +3 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 29 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.7 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 Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- USB-A ports4 vs 22×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Thickness28 mm vs 29 mm+4%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
Why is Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- GPU compute (FP32)29.1 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+7%
- Response time7 ms vs 3 ms2.3×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 5,888+28%
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
- IR camera (face login)No · Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 29.1 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,039 | 20,277 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | AMD | AMD |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Response time | 7 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 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 | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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