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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering software, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 with its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia GPU is the superior option. However, the Acer Aspire 5 17 is more budget-friendly, offers competent general usage performance, and is slightly lighter for better portability, but it doesn't match the Zenbook's prowess in demanding tasks. The ASUS also boasts significantly more storage and memory. Both devices have similar screen size and types but the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better battery life, providing longer usage between charges. If your primary focus is on gaming, the ASUS is better suited due to its dedicated graphics card, but if your needs are more towards everyday productivity and cost efficiency, the Acer Aspire might serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers superior performance with a more powerful processor and much more RAM than the Acer Aspire 5 17, accommodating intensive tasks and multitasking more efficiently. While both have good-quality 17-inch screens, the Zenbook also excels in screen brightness and color coverage, ensuring vivid and accurate visuals, but it is heavier and has slightly lower portability compared to the lightweight Aspire, which might be more convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a superior gaming experience with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and higher screen brightness, both contributing to smoother visuals and better display quality compared to the Acer Aspire 5 17's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower brightness screen, which may limit its gaming performance and visual fidelity. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the more powerful GPU on the ASUS makes it better suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers less robust computing power with its lower-spec CPU and less RAM, which could limit performance for demanding engineering tasks, and its integrated graphics are less capable for design work compared to dedicated options. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, on the other hand, boasts a high-end CPU, plentiful RAM, and a strong dedicated GPU, allowing for superior performance in engineering and design applications; however, it is also heavier which affects portability slightly more than the lighter Acer.
Content Creation
7.2
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 17's display may suffice for general tasks due to acceptable resolution and brightness but lacks the vibrant color gamut required for precise engineering and design work and has a lower refresh rate that doesn’t match the smoothness needed for 3D or gaming. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a higher color accuracy and better resolution which benefits professionals in engineering and design who need to see fine details and true colors but isn't optimized for gaming or 3D because of its limited refresh rate. Both laptops are more aligned to productivity and professional work rather than gaming which demands a high refresh rate for fluid visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 5.18 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 76 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 | N/A | |
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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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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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