The Acer Nitro 17 offers robust performance with a larger screen which makes it ideal for gaming, intensive 3D rendering, and engineering software; however, its larger size affects portability and it's pricier. The HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and portable with decent battery life, suited for everyday use and casual tasks, but it may not meet the demands of heavy software applications or gaming. Consider the Acer if performance is a priority and the HP if portability and price are more important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 17 leads in performance with a stronger CPU and more RAM, which is very important for general use, providing quick and efficient multitasking and processing power; it also features a larger, higher-quality screen, enhancing viewing experiences but is less portable and has brief battery life. The HP 14" Laptop, on the other hand, offers greater portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight along with a longer battery life, but falls short in performance and screen quality which might make it less optimal for demanding tasks or finer visual details.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
5.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Nitro 17 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and has a higher screen refresh rate of 165, making it better suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks than the HP 14" Laptop, which uses an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and offers a standard 60 refresh rate, limiting its performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
6.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 17 is better for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a much stronger dedicated GPU compared to the integrated one in the HP 14" Laptop, which enhances performance for such intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Acer Nitro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.4/10
6.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.4/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a display with better resolution and brightness, providing clearer and more vivid visuals for both general use and engineering tasks where detail and accurate color representation are critical. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where smooth motion is key to an immersive experience. The HP 14" Laptop has a fair screen across the board that suffices for everyday tasks and some technical work but falls short for high-end gaming and 3D applications due to limited color range and a refresh rate that doesn't support fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$970
$415
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $415.
"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."
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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