Acer Nitro 17
Acer Nitro 17
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.7/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.1/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.4/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.8/10
PORTABILITY: Poor—5.6/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.3/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.4/10
SIZE: 17.3"
The Acer Nitro 17 is positioned at a midrange price offering a combination of performance and gaming capabilities. It's equipped with substantial storage and memory to handle general use and more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering and engineering software. Powered by an AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, it'll support hardware ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced gaming visuals. Its large 17.3-inch display has a high refresh rate, good for fast motion, but the tradeoff is lower portability due to its size and weight. The laptop has a robust set of ports including USB-C and Ethernet but only offers moderate battery life. The build quality, keyboard, and speakers are rated well, making it versatile for entertainment and work, but it’s less ideal for long periods away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Large, fast refresh screen
- Good general performance
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
- Hardware Ray Tracing and DLSS support
- Multiple USB-C and HDMI ports
Cons
- Average battery life
- Heavy, not very portable
- No Thunderbolt support
- Just full HD resolution
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.4
The Acer Nitro 17 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU that can handle demanding software, ample RAM for multitasking, and a quality IPS screen with good color coverage for precise visual work. However, it's less portable and has modest battery life, so it's better suited for stationary use where you can plug in regularly.
Content Creation:4.4
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.3
The Acer Nitro 17 is suitable for general use with a strong CPU and ample RAM that handle daily tasks efficiently, along with a quality screen that offers clear visuals. However, its larger size and modest battery life make it less portable and limit its use on the go.
Gaming & AI:4.3
The Acer Nitro 17 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card that excels in handling gaming and 3D tasks, and it also features a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz that provides smooth visuals and an advantage in fast-paced games.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.2
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Operating Noise:3.8
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,422 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | ||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | ||
Width | 15.76" | ||
Depth | 11.55" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Mark Knapp | October 2023
"The Acer Nitro 17 isn't an exceptional gaming laptop; it's kind of chunky even among 17.3-inch notebooks, with a lackluster keyboard, and it doesn't outperform comparably priced machines. But there's a lot to like about it, including a good array of ports, a screen that's sharp and bright for work and play alike, and battery life that soundly beats the competition. All this comes at an affordable price. If size and weight aren't big concerns, you'll find the Nitro 17 a dependable big-screen gaming rig. If you crave higher quality, consider a slight step down or up in screen size with the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 or Alienware m18 respectively."
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