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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is less expensive and has a numeric keypad, making it a strong candidate for general use or business tasks that require a lot of numeric data entry. However, for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the HP Spectre x360 might be a better fit as it has a more powerful processor and double the RAM. Additionally, the Spectre x360 boasts a higher-resolution touchscreen display, superior screen color accuracy, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for creative professionals. The Spectre x360 is also slightly more portable due to its smaller screen size and form factor. If portability and high-performance graphics are important to you and you can justify the higher cost, the HP Spectre x360 may be the better choice. On the other hand, if you prioritize cost savings and numeric data input in a more stationary setting, the Acer Aspire 5 17 could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- The Acer Aspire 5 17 has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 outshines the Acer Aspire 5 17 with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM which facilitates smoother multitasking and performance for general uses; also, its superior screen resolution and quality along with a longer battery life contribute to an enhanced user experience, despite being less portable due to its 2-in-1 convertible nature. In contrast, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 also offers a decent screen and enough power for routine tasks, it has a shorter battery life and lower screen quality but benefits from better portability due to its traditional laptop form.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 is rated higher for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Acer Aspire 5 17, offering better performance for complex tasks, along with a higher resolution screen that improves the clarity and detail of visual content. While the Acer Aspire 5 17 is lighter and hence more portable, the HP Spectre x360 also provides greater versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with touch capabilities and has a higher quality keyboard and speakers, which can enhance user experience during long hours of work.
Content Creation
7.2
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is good.
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
7.6
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a screen that provides decent clarity and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but its lower color accuracy and modest refresh rate limit its effectiveness for color-critical work and smooth gameplay. The HP Spectre x360, with its higher resolution, superior color range covering wider gamuts, and excellent brightness, delivers a more vivid and accurate visual experience, ideal for detailed engineering work and media consumption, yet, like the Acer, it falls short for gaming due to a less than optimal refresh rate. Both laptops miss the mark for serious gaming or 3D work, where screens with fast refresh rates are necessary to keep motion crisp and minimize lag.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the Acer Aspire 5 17 due to its higher quality GPU, which accounts for better graphics performance, and its screen which exhibits greater resolution and color coverage, enhancing visual detail and fidelity. Although both laptops have a similar max screen refresh rate, the HP's better GPU and overall screen quality, coupled with a more powerful CPU, justifies its higher capability in these areas.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Spectre x360 and Acer Aspire 5 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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."
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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