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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Nitro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i depends on your priorities. If you prioritize gaming or 3D rendering and can handle a heavier laptop with a larger screen, go for the Acer Nitro 17, which has a slightly better performance in those areas and more storage. However, if portability, higher screen resolution, and longer battery life are more important, and you're okay with less storage, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i would be better. The IdeaPad also has a higher portability score and better keyboard quality, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general productivity. Both laptops are good for engineering tasks, but the Nitro 17 has a small edge there. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.4
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 17 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 17 has a screen that provides clear and vibrant visuals suitable for typical tasks and engineering work, but its slower refresh rate is a drawback for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i boasts strong color accuracy and a bright display that enhances both everyday and professional creative applications, yet it shares the same limitation in refresh rate, making it less ideal for high-frame-rate gaming experiences. Both laptops show strengths in image clarity and color representation but don't cater to the demands of gamers or professionals working with rapid motion graphics.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 17 stands out for general use with its ample storage and sizeable RAM complemented by a strong CPU, but its larger size and weight hinder portability and it offers moderate battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, despite having less storage, provides high-quality screen resolution and is lighter and more portable, though it also compromises on battery life. Both have solid CPUs and enough RAM to handle general tasks, but personal preferences in screen size, resolution, and portability will tip the scales for users.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.4
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 17 is well-suited for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz for smoother visuals, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also includes the same Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU but has a slightly lower refresh rate of 120 Hz; both have capable CPUs and quality displays, but the Acer's refresh rate may offer an edge in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is considered very good for engineering and design use due to its high-resolution display with better color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for detailed graphical work, and a powerful Intel CPU that may provide an edge in certain engineering applications. The Acer Nitro 17, while still good for such tasks, has a lower screen resolution and brightness, less color accuracy, but offers a larger screen and comparable CPU, GPU, and RAM specs, which are still suitable for engineering workloads but with less visual finesse than the Lenovo.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Acer Nitro 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$970
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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