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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is generally less expensive and offers better battery life for prolonged use, making it a good fit for everyday tasks and portable use. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is slightly more expensive but is optimized for gaming with a dedicated graphics card, higher screen refresh rate, and RGB backlit keyboard. Its gaming capabilities also translate to improved 3D and machine learning performance. However, it's heavier, which may reduce its portability. If gaming or graphically intensive work is your priority, opt for the ASUS; otherwise, for general use and carrying around, the Acer may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good for software development
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offer adequate resolution and brightness, with the ASUS potentially offering slightly better overall screen quality due to its panel type. When it comes to engineering and design, screen quality dips as neither laptop covers the wider color gamuts required for professional color work, like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for accuracy. As 3D work and gaming often require high refresh rates for smooth visuals, both laptops fall short in this area, though the ASUS might provide a moderately better experience with its resolution and panel type.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is preferred for general use as it offers better portability and battery life, which are crucial for everyday tasks and mobility, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, although featuring a higher quality CPU and GPU suitable for gaming, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, thus less convenient for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, with a moderate CPU and integrated graphics, is less suited for demanding engineering and design work compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which offers a more powerful CPU and a dedicated GPU for better performance in graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 17 to be good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
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 | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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."
ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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