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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Acer Aspire 5 17 is generally more expensive but offers a larger screen and a bit more battery capacity, which could suit those looking for a more immersive visual experience or longer unplugged usage. However, it's heavier, making it less ideal if you prioritize portability. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly and portable option, the HP 14" Laptop, being lighter and less costly, may fit your needs, especially for carrying around daily. Both have similar main processors and RAM, but the Acer has more storage. Neither is designed for intensive gaming, but both can handle general use effectively. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
  • Good for general use
  • Good for software development
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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General Use

7.3
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.

Engineering and Design

6.7
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Acer Aspire 5 17 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop has a better screen for engineering and design.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.5
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
6.0
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Acer Aspire 5 17 has somewhat better build quality.

Cost

$700
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
$415
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The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $415.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.2
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
5.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.2
Aspire 5 17
14" Laptop
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 17 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.

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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 17HP 14" Laptop
Acer Aspire 5 17HP 14" Laptop

GENERAL

Price
$700
$415
Release Date
April 1, 2023October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71''12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7''
Weight
4.61 lbs3.22 lbs
Width
15.83"12.76"
Depth
10.1"8.86"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UAMD Ryzen 5 5500U
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours8.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
50.3 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
266 nits265 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/106/10
Portability Score
7.3/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
21
Thunderbolt Version
4N/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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Consumer Reports

Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."

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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 HP

HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.

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