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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a balance of cost and capability, suitable for gaming and general use with a capable processor and graphics, a larger storage capacity, and modest battery life, all at a midrange price; its main downsides include being heavier which impacts portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, though more expensive, offers high performance for gaming, 3D work, and engineering tasks thanks to its powerful graphics card; it also has a higher refresh rate screen for smoother visuals and is lighter, enhancing portability but compromised slightly by a smaller storage capacity and shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.4
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G both offer displays with crisp resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In the realm of engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who rely on color accuracy for their work are well-served. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rates required for fluid motion and fast-paced visuals that are crucial in these demanding scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
17.3in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$970
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 17, with a high-refresh-rate screen and a potent AMD CPU, is well-suited for smooth and responsive general computing, while its portability is limited due to its size and weight, and its battery offers moderate use between charges. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G features an equally vibrant screen and a comparable Intel CPU for everyday tasks, though it also compromises on portability, but offers a slightly more premium keyboard and managed heat slightly better, which might appeal to users who prioritize comfort and typing experience over longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.5
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 17, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, offers strong performance for engineering and design tasks, along with a screen that is sufficiently bright and colorful for such work, though it is less portable and has a lower keyboard quality than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 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 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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