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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is a more budget-friendly option compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15, making it appealing if you're conscious about spending. It's also slightly more portable, has a larger screen, and offers a solid build for everyday tasks and general use. However, for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, and for better gaming performance with a higher refresh rate and more powerful hardware, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 stands out. The ASUS additionally boasts superior color coverage for creative work. Both have backlit keyboards, but only ASUS offers customizable RGB lighting, further enhancing its gaming appeal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU compared to the Acer Aspire 5 17's standard Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower refresh rate, making the ASUS more suited for smooth and high-quality gaming and 3D experiences. While the Acer may handle some games decently, its performance in gaming and 3D tasks is limited by its lower-end GPU and screen refresh rate, despite having a larger screen size.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17's Intel i5-1335U CPU and integrated Iris Xe GPU provide decent performance for engineering and design, but it lacks the higher-tier components and graphics power found in gaming-oriented laptops like the ASUS ROG Strix G15, which is equipped with the stronger AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, better suited for more demanding tasks. Additionally, the Acer's larger screen provides more working space, but it does make the laptop less portable than the ASUS, which also offers superior screen color reproduction and refresh rates, beneficial for precision in design work.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a decent combination of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, but its limited color gamut and lower refresh rate hinder performance in tasks that require precise color accuracy and smooth visuals. The ASUS ROG Strix G15's superior color accuracy makes it a better fit for engineering and creative work that demands a wide color range, yet for gaming and 3D applications, its screen falls short due to a refresh rate that doesn't support the most fluid motion. Both laptops have adequate screen attributes for general use, but for specializations like engineering/design and gaming/3D, they may not meet the expectations of professionals and enthusiasts in those fields.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$1,249
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 with its larger screen, efficient CPU, and sufficient RAM is well suited for general tasks, offering a balance of screen quality and portability, alongside a battery life that supports longer use without constant recharging.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,249 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 284 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Aspire 5 17
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Marcus Schwarten | March 2021
"The Acer Aspire 5 17 laptop shows the expected strengths in the test. Besides the usual high build quality, the configuration convinces in most benchmarks and tests. The combination of CPU, GPU, and RAM is absolutely sufficient for the everyday office and browsing tasks of a laptop. It also renders the odd game passably if the requirements aren't too high. We liked the matte display in the test as well as the fairly manageable dimensions despite the screen size. It can also be used outdoors, even if it's certainly not a laptop designed for mobility."
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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