Acer Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) vs Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024)
What Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) does better (4) and where ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024) wins (23) — every spec side by side.
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2.4Graphics6.4
2.4Overall performance6.6
3.5Display9.0
4.4Memory & storage6.4
4.8Battery & portability4.7
4.0Features & cooling3.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024)
| Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) | ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 293.2 mm | 294 mm | −0.8 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 399 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 30.8 mm | −1.9 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.1 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) better than ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 30.8 mm+7%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
Why is ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2024) better than Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)13.4 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS2.8×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,196 vs 22,1952.4×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,594 vs 19,749+86%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 7,4242.9×
- Brightness300 nits vs 1,100 nits3.7×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 8,192 GB4×
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core896 vs 1,9282.2×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory6 GB vs 12 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.4 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,196 | 22,195 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,594 | 19,749 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,372 | 3,256 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 896 | 1,928 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1,100 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,024 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 |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 30.8 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 293.2 mm | 294 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 52 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 2 mm |
| Webcam | — | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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