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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need a laptop primarily for demanding tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the Acer Nitro 17 with its powerful graphics card excels in performance but sacrifices portability due to its larger screen and heavier weight. For everyday use, media consumption, and if you value a high-resolution display and portability, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is much lighter, offers an OLED screen, but is less powerful, making it less ideal for intensive tasks. The Zenbook is also more wallet-friendly, while the Nitro demands a higher investment for its performance benefits. Keep in mind the Acer's battery life and weight may not suit frequent travelers as well as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Acer Nitro 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a larger screen and higher gaming performance with its dedicated graphics card, making it well suited for both general and gaming use, but it falls short in portability and has a shorter battery life due to its size and power demands. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14 has an exceptional screen quality with OLED display and high resolution, as well as being more portable and having a longer battery life, yet it has weaker performance with integrated graphics and less RAM, making it a better choice for those prioritizing portability and display over raw power.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.1
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 17 is highly suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are essential for smooth and immersive gameplay. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook 14, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower 90Hz refresh rate, offers a fair experience that is more suitable for less graphic-intensive games and tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Nitro 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU which are very important for demanding engineering and design tasks, also offering a large screen with decent quality, but it is heavier and less portable. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook 14, while still suitable for engineering and design due to its capable processor and high-quality OLED screen, prioritizes portability and has a smaller, lighter build but comes with less RAM and a less powerful integrated GPU, making it less ideal for the most intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 17 provides a balanced screen with enough resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering, but it lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth motion in gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers high resolution and brightness levels, and covers wider color gamuts, making it ideal for accurate color work in engineering and design, yet it also falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to a lower refresh rate. Neither is optimal for gaming or 3D because they prioritize display features that enhance viewing and color accuracy over the faster refresh rates that gamers need.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$970
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.4
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
7.4
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Acer Nitro 17 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 Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 17 | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Nitro 17
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PCMag
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."
ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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