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3.2Graphics7.7
2.5Overall performance8.3
3.5Display8.6
4.4Memory & storage4.0
4.8Battery & portability3.0
4.0Features & cooling8.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4060 (2024)ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4060 (2024) | ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 293.2 mm | 298 mm | −4.8 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 399 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 32 mm | −3.1 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.2 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4060 (2024) better than ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 32 mm+11%
Why is ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4060 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)16 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS2.6×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,190 vs 27,3022.2×
- GPU shader cores3,072 vs 7,6802.5×
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- HDRNo · Nitro 17 AN17-72 RTX 4060 (2024): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,072 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 16 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,190 | 27,302 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,594 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,372 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 896 | — |
| 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 | 500 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 | 32 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 | 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 | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 293.2 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Green |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 49.7 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| 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 | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | — | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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