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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 is typically a more budget-friendly option and is lighter, which makes it more portable. It's a good fit for general use, and its performance is decent for everyday tasks with adequate battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, while usually costlier, offers more powerful performance with a high-refresh-rate screen, which is beneficial for gaming and other demanding tasks. It has a better graphics card, double the memory, and a faster processor, but it's also heavier and has shorter battery life. If you prioritize gaming or intense workloads and don't mind the extra weight and cost, the Gigabyte A7 is the better choice. Otherwise, for casual use with better portability and longer battery life at a lower cost, the Acer Aspire 5 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
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
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 offers a better gaming and 3D experience than the Acer Aspire 5 17 primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Aspire's modest Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz screen. Additionally, the A7's superior CPU adds to its gaming prowess, while both laptops have similar quality displays, the A7's superior hardware gives it the edge for more demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a decent but less powerful Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics which are sufficient for basic engineering tasks but may struggle with more demanding design software, whereas the Gigabyte A7 boasts a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 dedicated graphics card, translating to better performance in engineering and design applications. Additionally, the Gigabyte A7 has double the memory of the Acer, which can be crucial for multitasking and complex tasks, but it is heavier and thicker, making it less portable than the Acer Aspire 5 17.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers adequate resolution and brightness, suiting everyday tasks, but may fall short in color precision vital for engineering and design. Its slower refresh rate is a drawback for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte A7, while providing sufficient resolution and panel quality for general and professional use, lacks the high refresh rate gamers and 3D designers rely on for a fluid and responsive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 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
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 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
$940
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, with its efficient Intel CPU and adequate RAM, is well-suited for general tasks; its comparatively lighter weight and longer battery life make it easy to move around and use for extended periods without needing a charge. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, though slightly heavier and with a shorter battery life, has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, and its superior screen refresh rate and color coverage make for a better viewing experience, especially for media consumption.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Gigabyte A7 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 49 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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | 3 | |
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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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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