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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17, being less expensive, offers a large 17.3" screen but is heavier, making it less portable compared to the Razer Book 13, which has a higher cost. The Razer Book 13, with a smaller 13.4" display, provides higher portability and a longer battery life. Both have the same storage but the Razer has double the RAM, which could improve performance in intensive tasks. Both feature similar integrated graphics, so while neither is optimal for gaming, engineering, or advanced 3D tasks, both can handle general use well. The Razer also has a touchscreen and a higher quality build, but if you need a number pad and a larger display, the Acer is the better choice. The Razer, however, will perform better for business needs with its premium features and more compact form. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- The Acer Aspire 5 17 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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's display offers adequate resolution and brightness suitable for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but its panel type and limited color range might not provide the vibrancy and detail needed for intricate engineering designs or the immersion desired in gaming. The Razer Book 13, with its higher quality screen, ensures crisper images and more accurate color representation, making it a better fit for engineering and design professionals who prioritize visual precision. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion during fast-paced action.
Battery
7.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a larger screen and a comfortable keyboard with a number pad, making it a good fit for general use where portability might not be the top priority, but its lower battery life and bulkier size could be a downside for those on the move.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Razer Book 13 are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics solutions, which offer modest gaming performance but not the high-level capabilities of dedicated gaming GPUs. Both laptops have refresh rates typical for non-gaming laptops, which can handle general gaming but won't provide the smooth visuals that higher refresh rates offer, making them better suited for casual rather than competitive gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers adequate performance with a good screen for engineering and design tasks, yet it doesn't match the Razer Book 13 which excels with superior CPU power, more RAM for multitasking, and a crisper screen essential for detailed work. While the Acer is larger and less portable, the Razer Book's advantages also extend to a higher-quality keyboard and less noise, making it more suitable for intensive tasks and conducive to a better working environment.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
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 | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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