Acer Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) vs Asus TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025)
What Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) does better (8) and where TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
vs
2.4Graphics2.5
2.4Overall performance2.3
3.5Display2.6
4.4Memory & storage2.7
4.8Battery & portability8.4
4.0Features & cooling4.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025)
| Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) | TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 293.2 mm | 283 mm | +10.2 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 399 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27 mm | +1.9 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 2.6 kg | +0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024) better than TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 115 W+22%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- CPU cores10 vs 8+25%
- Advanced OptimusYes · TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
Why is TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025) better than Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,594 vs 13,740+30%
- Weight3.2 kg vs 2.6 kg+23%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,196 vs 10,589+15%
- GPU compute (FP32)13.4 TFLOPS vs 14.9 TFLOPS+11%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 27 mm+7%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core896 vs 954+6%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,372 vs 2,690+13%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5.1 GHz+6%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 18″+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.4 TFLOPS | 14.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,196 | 10,589 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,594 | 13,740 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,372 | 2,690 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 896 | 954 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 69% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 16 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 | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 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 | 100 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 293.2 mm | 283 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 32.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | — | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Related comparisons
vs
Acer Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)vsGigabyte Gaming A18 RTX 5060 (2025)3.73.6vs
Acer Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)vsMedion Erazer Beast 18 X1 RTX 5080 (2025)vs
Acer Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)vsAcer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024)3.73.9vs
Acer Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4050 (2024)vsAsus ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 4060 (2023)3.73.8
vs
Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 RTX 5060 (2025)vsAsus TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025)4.03.6vsAsus TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5050 (2025)vsGigabyte Gaming A18 RTX 5060 (2025)3.63.6