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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is less expensive with a large screen and decent performance for general use, but it may not handle intensive gaming or complex engineering tasks as well. The Gigabyte Aero 16, on the other hand, is more expensive but offers greater performance with its more powerful processor and graphics card, suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. It also has a superior OLED screen with better color coverage and resolution, ideal for creative professionals. However, the Aero 16 is slightly heavier and may have a shorter battery life than the Aspire 5. Both have ample ports, but the Aero provides additional features like hardware ray tracing, DLSS, and a backlit keyboard which could enhance your user experience significantly if those features align with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- The Acer Aspire 5 17 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aero 16.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, with its Intel i5 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, along with a larger 17-inch IPS screen, is a well-rounded laptop for general tasks, offering a good balance of performance and screen quality at the cost of reduced portability and average battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16, with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, double the RAM, and a high-resolution OLED display, caters to those needing superior performance and screen quality, though it has a heavier build and similar battery life to the Acer.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has an integrated Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe graphics card which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti dedicated GPU, offering better performance for these activities.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is geared more towards general use, with modest processor and graphics capabilities, good for lighter engineering and design tasks, while having a lower resolution screen which might not be ideal for detailed design work. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for very good engineering and design use with a higher-end CPU and GPU, a high-resolution OLED screen for crisp visuals, and double the memory, ensuring smoother multitasking and handling of complex software, but it comes with slightly less portability and potentially a higher noise level under heavy workloads.
Content Creation
7.2
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 5's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but the Gigabyte Aero 16's higher resolution and better brightness provide a clearer and more vibrant display. In the realm of engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, the Aero 16's wider color gamut ensures precise color representation, essential for professional graphic work, while the Aspire 5 falls short. However, for Gaming and 3D applications that demand fast motion handling, both laptops have lower refresh rates, limiting their ability to deliver smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 368 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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit 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 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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