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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Acer Nitro 17 offers stronger performance for 3D work, machine learning, and engineering due to its powerful graphics card and is suitable for gaming, but is less portable given its larger size and shorter battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, while not as powerful in GPU-intensive tasks, boasts a higher portability score with its lighter weight and compact form, making it a better choice for on-the-go usage with general use and business tasks; it also has a superior display with a higher resolution and better color accuracy. Choose the Acer for performance-heavy tasks or the Dell if you prioritize portability and screen quality. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
  • Very good portability
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.4
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
6.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.4
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.0
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen for content creation.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
6.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$970
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
$1,162
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The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus costs $1,162.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

7.9
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.8
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Nitro 17
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.4
The Acer Nitro 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Nitro 17Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Acer Nitro 17Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

GENERAL

Price
$970
$1,162
Release Date
May 1, 2023July 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1''12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''
Weight
6.83 lbs3.7 lbs
Width
15.77"12.36"
Depth
11.59"8.96"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HSIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
21
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh64 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802240 x 1400
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
280 nits326 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
5.6/108.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/106.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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."

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

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NotebookCheck

Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."

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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 Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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