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Updated February 26, 2024·
Considering your options, if budget is a primary concern and your computing needs are basic, such as web browsing, office tasks, or streaming video, the Acer Aspire 5 would be a cost-effective choice. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding applications like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix might justify its higher price with significantly better performance. Keep in mind that while the ROG Strix offers high-end capabilities, it's likely heavier and could have a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Acer Aspire. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
459.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a balance for daily tasks with adequate processing power and memory, a decent screen, and an emphasis on comfort and longer battery life which makes it more portable, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 surpasses it with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, leading to smoother performance, especially for demanding applications, along with a higher quality screen, at the expense of being less portable and having a shorter battery life. While both have satisfactory storage, keyboard, speakers, noise, and heat management, the ASUS leans more towards an enthusiast needing stronger performance for intensive activities.
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has modest gaming capabilities due to its GPU that doesn't match the performance level of the ASUS ROG Strix G16, which includes a high-end GPU delivering top-tier gaming and 3D rendering performance. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 also boasts a higher screen refresh rate enhancing fluidity in fast-paced games, while the Acer Aspire provides an adequate display but with a lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for competitive gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, while adequate for engineering and design tasks, may have limitations due to less powerful CPU, GPU, and lower RAM, resulting in slower performance in complex software compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G16, which boasts top-tier components ideal for demanding engineering applications. The ASUS also typically offers superior screen quality for detailed work, but it is less portable than the lighter Acer, which could be a deciding factor if you often work on the go.
Content Creation
7.2
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
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
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.8
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
459.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Asus ROG Strix G16 stands out with a brighter display and sharper resolution, providing clear and vivid imagery for everyday tasks, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 may suffice with adequate brightness and resolution at a typically lower cost. For engineering and design work, the Asus offers a display with wider color ranges, presenting more accurate colors needed for detailed projects, unlike the Acer's display, which may not reproduce colors as faithfully. However, for gaming and 3D applications requiring smooth motion, neither laptop is ideal due to subpar refresh rates, which means fast-paced scenes might not appear as fluid, and gamers may prefer to look elsewhere.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) 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
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) costs $1,599.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 459 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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