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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 17 is often somewhat less expensive, positioning it as a midrange option for those who prioritize saving money without major compromises in performance. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, on the other hand, is somewhat more expensive, being an upper midrange device that may offer better performance or build quality. If budget is a primary concern and you require a machine for everyday tasks, some gaming, and productivity, the Acer may be a suitable choice. For users seeking a premium experience with likely better performance for demanding tasks like high-end gaming, intensive 3D tasks, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 may justify its higher cost. Keep in mind that a higher price may also bring better features, build quality, or customer support, but it is important to consider whether these benefits are worth the price difference based on your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- The Acer Nitro 17 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.0
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 provides a more capable GPU with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti compared to the Acer Nitro 17's RTX 4050, offering improved graphics performance for gaming and 3D tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the Aorus 15 also has a higher screen resolution, enhancing the visual quality for gaming and graphics-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 edges out the Acer Nitro 17 for engineering and design due to its higher resolution screen, which offers better screen quality, and a more powerful GPU, which is crucial for such tasks. Both have substantial RAM and capable CPUs, but the Gigabyte's portability is superior due to its smaller screen size and lighter weight; however, its smaller form factor might result in a more compact keyboard, which can be less comfortable for extended use compared to the Acer Nitro 17.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers solid screen resolution and brightness, making it a good choice for everyday tasks and visuals for engineering software but lacks the high refresh rate gamers want for smooth motion. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 provides excellent color accuracy for professionals in engineering and design, with a high-quality display that sharpens text and images, enhancing user experience in both general and specialized applications. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops' screens fall short as they do not support the rapid refresh rates needed to render fast-moving images fluidly.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
15.6in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$970
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a larger 17-inch screen and a substantial battery capacity that supports extended use for general tasks, but its larger size and weight compromise portability compared to the more compact Gigabyte Aorus 15, which boasts a higher-resolution display and better speaker quality, enhancing multimedia experiences in a more easily transportable package with comparable CPU and RAM capabilities. Both laptops provide ample storage and quality keyboards for day-to-day activities, while the Aorus 15, with its superior thermal management, may be a better option for extended use in demanding scenarios without as much concern about overheating.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.4
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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