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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 17 is typically less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and offers a larger 17.3-inch display which could be more comfortable for long hours of use, but this also makes it less portable due to its size and weight. It comes with an AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, suiting general and gaming needs but may fall short for intense engineering tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, on the other hand, though more expensive, is equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, making it more suitable for demanding tasks including 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. It has a smaller 15.6-inch screen, resulting in better portability. Consider battery life, as neither model specifics were provided, and ensure the one you choose aligns with your mobility requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.4
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 likely have screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, coupled with a panel type that delivers clear and vibrant images for general use and detailed work required in engineering and design applications. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are critical for smooth motion, their screens do not meet the expectations because they have lower refresh rates that can lead to less fluid visuals. Furthermore, both may lack the extensive color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB needed by professionals in engineering and design, which can affect color accuracy and the overall quality of the image.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 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
5.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$970
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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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
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have solid CPUs and RAM, ensuring smooth performance for general tasks, along with quality IPS displays for clear visuals. However, the Acer offers a larger screen and longer battery life suitable for longer work sessions with less frequent charging, but sacrifices portability due to its size and weight, while the Aorus 5 is more portable but has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a solid gaming and 3D experience with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and has a 165Hz screen refresh rate, catering to gamers in need of smoother visuals; however, its larger 17.3-inch screen, while offering expansive view, impacts portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 packs more graphical power with the Nvidia RTX 3070 and a higher 360Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gaming, but it's more compact with a 15.6-inch screen, making it more portable yet less immersive than the Acer.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070, along with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU which excels in computing tasks; despite having less storage, its superiority in core performance traits makes it stand out.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 5 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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 10" | |
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 | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 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 5
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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