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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 17 is more suitable if you prefer a larger screen and have a tighter budget, but keep in mind that it weighs more, possibly affecting its portability. It also has a longer battery life, which can be convenient if you are frequently away from power outlets. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, thanks to its more powerful graphics card. It also has a higher-res screen which boosts clarity, but this comes with a shorter battery life and a higher price. Both have the same amount of storage and RAM, with available slots for expansion. The Legion 5 Pro is lighter, potentially making it easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.4
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which offers higher performance compared to the Acer Nitro 17's Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU. Although both have screens with equal refresh rates, Lenovo Legion Pro 5's higher resolution and superior screen quality provide a crisper and more immersive visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a more robust CPU and GPU than the Acer Nitro 17, leading to better performance for demanding engineering and design tasks; additionally, the Legion Pro 5 provides a superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, essential for detail-oriented work. While the Nitro 17 has a slightly larger screen and may be better for multimedia consumption, the Legion Pro 5 offers greater overall performance and screen quality which are crucial for engineering and design, despite being less portable and having a somewhat shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 provides high-resolution, bright imagery, and wide color gamuts that enhance the experience for both general users and professionals working with color-critical applications, like graphic design or video editing. However, similarly to the Acer, it falls short for gaming and 3D uses due to its refresh rate not meeting the high standards necessary for the smoothest visual performance in those scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
16.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$970
$1,130
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,130.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 17, with a capable CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth general use while the high-quality screen enhances the viewing experience; however, its larger size and average battery life might limit portability and off-plug usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers similar general use capabilities but stands out with a better balance of battery life and portability, although it may be a little more expensive.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Acer Nitro 17 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
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Lenovo Legion Pro 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 Lenovo Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 17 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $1,130 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Nitro 17
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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 Legion Pro 5
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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