Acer Nitro 5 15
Acer Nitro 5 15
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
GENERAL USE: Good—7.2/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.0/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.1/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.0/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.2/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.0/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.1/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Acer Nitro 5 15 offers a good balance for those looking for gaming capabilities without spending a lot. It comes with ample storage and moderate memory, driven by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and a robust Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card that efficiently runs modern games and demanding software. The battery life is suitable for short bursts of unplugged use, and the 15.6-inch IPS display provides a clear picture with high refresh rates conducive to gaming and general multimedia consumption. Although it's not the lightest laptop around, it still maintains good portability, with a backlit keyboard and additional slots for RAM and storage upgrades. Keep in mind, though, that the color coverage might not be ideal for professions that require precision in color accuracy. It's classified as a lower mid-range price laptop, indicating that it prioritizes performance over luxury features, making it a practical choice for gaming and general use. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Solid performance with AMD Ryzen and Nvidia RTX
- High refresh rate for smooth visuals
- Expandable storage and RAM slots available
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
- Good heat management
Cons
- Average battery life
- Heavier and less portable
- Moderate screen brightness
- Limited color accuracy
Ratings by Category
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
General Use:4.1
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a capable processor and sufficient RAM for day-to-day tasks but is weighed down by its moderate battery life and bulk, reducing its portability for frequent on-the-go usage. The IPS screen delivers good color and visuals for general use yet may not be as sharp or color-accurate as other laptops with better screens, making it fair for general use but less appealing for tasks requiring high-quality visual output.
Engineering & Design:4.1
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is equipped with a robust main processor and a powerful GPU that excellently support engineering and design software, accompanied by a high-quality IPS display that enhances visual clarity and color accuracy for detailed work.
Content Creation:4.1
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.1
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Gaming & AI:4.0
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which can handle demanding graphics tasks, and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz that allows for smoother gameplay and animation rendering. It also features an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H CPU and an IPS display for reliable processing and good screen quality, albeit these aspects are of secondary importance compared to the GPU and refresh rate.
Software Development:4.0
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Portability:4.0
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use Screen Quality:4.0
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $899 | ||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | ||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | ||
Width | 14.3" | ||
Depth | 10" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 277 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
Shopping
Acer Nitro 5 15
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Sascha Mölck | June 2022
"The Acer Nitro 5 is a fast QHD gaming notebook. The Nitro 5 is a well-balanced gaming laptop for just under US$ 2400. A Core i7-12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU enable QHD gaming at high to maximum settings, accompanied by fast PCIe-4-SSD (1 TB) and 16 GB of RAM. Acer delivers a solid QHD gaming notebook with the Nitro 5 AN515-58. However, the laptop is not completely free of shortcomings. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The laptop heats up noticeably under load, but not excessively. Noise development is on the usual class level. Once again, however, Acer needs to improve the fan control."
Comparison charts
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you may be interested in
Compare Acer Nitro 5 15 to similarly priced alternatives
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
116,295
Recommendations made
25,198
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
