Laptop Recommendations Please

Simswhynotplay​  Acer Nitro laptops used to be fine for a couple of years before falling apart, sometimes literally.  They've improved recently, to the point where they last about as long as any other entry-level laptop, so they're a good choice if you're fine with replacing yours in five years or so.  I don't think the Asus is any better in the interim and might not last any longer either.

Laptop processors and graphics chips come directly from Intel/AMD/Nvidia, so other than the occasional defect, any differences in two laptops with the same components come down to the tuning imposed by the manufacturer of the laptop.  These differences tend to be relatively small since the point of a gaming laptop is performance.

The problem with the first Acer is that it has only 8 GB memory.  While that's enough to run Sims 4, especially since the graphics card has its own VRAM, you might run into problems trying to multitask, or even with general use in a few years depending on what else you like to run.  It's simple enough to install more RAM, and last I checked, doing so wouldn't void the warranty.  So if you're comfortable with the process (or have a friend or family member who would do so for you), it would be a reasonable choice to buy a compatible memory module or two and upgrade it after the fact.

However, paying someone to upgrade it is a lot more expensive than it should be: a 2x8 GB kit might be £40-50, depending on the speed the laptop supports, and a single 1x8 GB module (if the computer already has 1x8 vs. 2x4) would be even cheaper.  But installation might be over £100 for a few minutes of work.

Point is, if you wouldn't want to upgrade the laptop, don't get a model with 8 GB RAM.  You can afford better and will want better sooner or later.  If you're happy to upgrade, it's a good choice.