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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 17 offers solid performance for general use and is slightly less expensive, but its slightly lower gaming performance compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 might not suit the most intensive gaming needs. The ASUS has a powerful processor and better GPU which makes it a better option for demanding 3D tasks and machine learning applications, but it also has a higher price tag. Both laptops have large screens and similar battery life, but the ASUS is lighter, increasing its portability. Choose Acer for a budget-friendly option with good performance or ASUS if you need top performance in gaming and high-load applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.1
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a more robust gaming and 3D experience with its better GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4070, compared to the Acer Nitro 17's Nvidia RTX 4050; although the Acer Nitro 17 has a edge with a higher screen refresh rate. When it comes to CPU and screen quality, the ASUS TUF also benefits from a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and a higher contrast ratio screen, which can enhance gaming and visual tasks.
Screen Quality
7.4
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a better visual experience for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brightness, which make for sharper images and more vivid colors, accompanied by a wider color gamut that ensures accuracy crucial for design work. However, its lower refresh rate is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications which benefit from smoother motion representation. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while having moderate resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and sufficient for engineering, falls short for gaming and 3D purposes as its refresh rate isn't as high as what's typically favored in those areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$970
$1,550
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 surpasses the Acer Nitro 17 in general use mainly because it has a more powerful CPU and higher-quality screen, which contribute to smoother performance and better image clarity. While the Nitro 17 is decently equipped, the TUF Gaming A17 also offers better portability and longer battery life, making it more convenient for users who are on the go.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 leads with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, providing very good performance for engineering and design tasks, while the Acer Nitro 17, with Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, offers good performance. Although both laptops have similar RAM, screen size and quality, the ASUS provides slightly better battery life and superior heat management, which might make extended work sessions more comfortable, but the Acer offers a higher screen refresh rate which can be preferable for certain design tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 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
7.4
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Acer Nitro 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 17 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 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 | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 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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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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