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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a longer battery life and may be better for general use due to its lighter weight, making it more portable and well-suited for day-to-day tasks and carrying around. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software because of its more powerful GPU and processor, and its higher RAM capacity enhances multitasking capabilities. However, it is heavier and has a lower battery life, which may not be ideal if you need to work on the go. Choose the Acer for portability and general tasks or the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for performance-intensive activities like gaming and complex computations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has an integrated GPU which is less powerful compared to the dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU in the Gigabyte Aorus 7, making the Aorus 7 better for demanding games and 3D applications. Furthermore, the Aorus 7 has a much higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance by delivering smoother motion and less blurring during fast-paced action.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a moderate level of performance for engineering and design tasks with its processor and integrated graphics, which might not handle complex 3D models as smoothly as dedicated graphics do. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a higher-tier processor and a powerful dedicated graphics card, making it more suitable for demanding engineering software and design applications that require robust graphical processing capabilities.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If a good screen for general use is a priority, the Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a balance in resolution and brightness, but the Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out with better overall screen quality. For engineering and design, the Gigabyte excels with superior color accuracy, crucial for precise graphical work, while the Acer's display may not render colors with the same fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that require fast motion handling, neither laptop offers an optimal experience, as higher refresh rates are essential and both fall short in this aspect.
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 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
$1,190
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a balance for general use with sufficient RAM and a solid-state drive for storage, an adequate processor, and a lightweight design which enhances its portability despite its large screen, while managing heat effectively. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 steps up performance with a more powerful processor, doubled RAM, and a dedicated graphics card which makes it heavier and less portable, and the increased capabilities come at the expense of slightly shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Acer Aspire 5 17 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 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-12500H | |
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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aorus 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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