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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 17, generally being slightly more expensive, offers better gaming and engineering performance due to its higher-end GPU and more RAM, which could be crucial for more demanding tasks and multitasking. It also has a larger storage capacity and a slightly better battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. However, despite the ASUS being less expensive, it is lighter and slightly more portable with a better heat management system, which might be better for those who travel frequently but still want a decent gaming experience. Both have a 17.3-inch display with no touchscreen, similar screen quality, and keyboards with number pads, yet the ASUS TUF F17 has a slightly higher portability score, mainly due to its lighter weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Acer Nitro 17.
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Acer Nitro 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 17 boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, coupled with a significantly larger battery, ensuring smoother multitasking and longer usage between charges, which is essential for general use. However, it's also heavier and rated as less portable than the ASUS model, which might be a drawback for users who frequently move around with their laptop.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D due to its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing overall gaming performance and visual fluidity. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 comes with a lower-tier Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a refresh rate of 144Hz, which offers decent but not as smooth gaming and 3D rendering capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Acer Nitro 17 is somewhat better.
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
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
7.4
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize clear visuals and color accuracy for tasks like document editing and web browsing, both the Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 have displays that cater well to general usage with their adequate resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work, where color fidelity is critical, the Acer Nitro 17 stands out due to its better coverage of professional color gamuts. However, if you're into fast-paced games or working with 3D applications, both laptops may fall short, as they don't offer the high refresh rates that ensure smoother motion and reduced visual artifacts.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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 F17 has only fair portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$970
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 17 | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 48 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 | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Nitro 17
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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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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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