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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a lower midrange price and is suitable for general use with reasonable battery life, making it accessible for everyday tasks and casual users. It's lightweight, enhancing portability, but has lower performance in areas like 3D rendering and engineering software compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G. The Gigabyte model, although significantly more expensive, provides superior performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, and machine learning due to a better main processor and graphics card. It also features a keyboard with RGB lighting and has hardware capabilities for gaming. However, it's heavier and has a slightly larger physical size, which makes it less portable. Both laptops have similar screen sizes and types, but the Aorus 17G boasts a higher refresh rate, which is advantageous for gaming and smooth visuals. The Acer may be considered for cost-conscious buyers focusing on basic tasks, while the Gigabyte is tailored for users requiring more robust performance and gaming capabilities at a premium price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G delivers better gaming and 3D performance than the Acer Aspire 5 17 mainly due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics unit and a high screen refresh rate, which is vital for smooth, detailed gameplay. In contrast, the Acer has a basic Intel Iris Xe graphics unit and a lower screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications despite its lower cost and higher portability.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is equipped with a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics, rendering it fair for engineering and design tasks that could be limited by its 8GB of RAM and less powerful GPU. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a high-end CPU, superior dedicated GPU, double the RAM, and better screen quality, making it good for more demanding engineering and design work, at the cost of being heavier and therefore less portable.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you're primarily using your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, office applications, or watching videos, both the Acer Aspire 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G will serve you well with their resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work, where precise colors matter, the Gigabyte's color gamut coverage will be superior, providing truer and more vibrant colors, but the Acer will still suffice for more basic design needs. However, if you're into 3D gaming, neither laptop is ideal due to poor refresh rates; the Gigabyte, despite its better resolution and panel type, won't provide the smooth visuals that high-refresh screens offer for fast-paced games.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers suitable performance for general use with an Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and a screen that's decent in quality and size, its lighter weight and slightly better battery life make it more mobile than many large-screen laptops.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
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 Aorus 17G 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
7.2
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
9.0/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-11800H | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 99 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
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 | 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 Aorus 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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