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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a larger screen and a more recent GPU, which is beneficial for gaming and some engineering applications, but it's heavier and has a lower resolution display than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X. The ASUS model boasts a higher-quality OLED touchscreen with better color accuracy and a slimmer, lighter design, making it more portable and suited for creative professionals who prioritize display quality and portability. It also features a more powerful main processor. If budget is a concern, the Acer Nitro 17 is less expensive, but you'll sacrifice some portability and screen quality compared to the costlier ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- The Acer Nitro 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X outshines the Acer Nitro 17 in general use notably due to its better screen quality with higher resolution OLED display, more vibrant color coverage, and thinner, lighter design which enhances portability. However, the Acer Nitro 17 has a larger screen and a robust CPU for general tasks, but it falls short in portability and has a lower battery life than the ASUS, making it less suited for use on the go.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is highly suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7-12700H CPU, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and a high-resolution OLED screen, providing excellent performance and screen quality for detail-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is 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
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
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
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a display that's sharp and bright, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, thanks to its high resolution and ability to display a wide range of colors accurately. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X steps up with an even more vibrant and precise display, excelling in color fidelity for design and engineering software, benefiting from enhanced brightness and clarity. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, meaning they may not provide as smooth visual experiences as models specifically designed with higher refresh rates for gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$970
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.5
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for fluid gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boasts an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and an OLED display with superior screen quality, though at a lower refresh rate, which lends itself to gamers who also prioritize vibrant visuals and color accuracy.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Pro 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 17 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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