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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the Acer Nitro 17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15", if a larger screen and marginally better battery life are important for you, the Acer might appeal more despite being more expensive. However, if you're looking for higher gaming performance, due to a better graphics card, and a higher resolution screen, the Lenovo could be the better option while also being somewhat less expensive. The Lenovo is also lighter and smaller, making it more portable, but the higher resolution can result in faster battery drain during intensive tasks. Both have the same processor and amount of memory, so for non-gaming tasks, they should perform similarly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- 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
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a large, vivid display that benefits general use and engineering tasks due to its resolution and color accuracy, but its lower refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications which demand rapid image changes. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" provides a high-quality display with strong resolution and brightness, enhancing the user experience across general activities and design work, yet its screen falls short for 3D pursuits, as the refresh rate isn't optimal for the fast-paced visuals typically required. Both laptops, while adequate for general and engineering uses with their decent color gamuts, may not satisfy hardcore gamers or professionals in 3D modeling where high refresh rates are crucial for smooth, immersive visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
5.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 17 offers a larger screen with a respectable battery life, which enhances viewing comfort for general use, though its bulkiness affects portability; conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 has a sharper screen and more compact design, but its smaller battery reduces unplugged usage time, compromising battery life for portability and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 5 15" and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both suited to gaming and 3D tasks because they feature strong GPUs - the RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 respectively, which support features like ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing visual fidelity and performance. The Acer Nitro 17 has a larger screen and a high refresh rate which is crucial for a smooth gaming experience, while the Lenovo Legion 5 offers a higher resolution display for crisper imagery and also maintains a high refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 15" to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" surpasses the Acer Nitro 17 in engineering and design due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher-resolution screen, which improves graphic detail and workspace area, making it very good for such tasks. While the Acer Nitro 17 offers a larger screen and is equipped with a capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, it falls behind the Lenovo in screen clarity and graphical performance, positioning it as just good for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15" 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
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 17 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$970 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.77" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.59" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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