Acer Nitro 5 15
Acer Nitro 5 15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.6/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.9/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.4/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.3/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.3/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Acer Nitro 5 15 offers good performance for general use, 3D rendering, and engineering due to its solid processor and powerful graphics card. It’s priced in the lower midrange, which makes it relatively affordable for many users. With a large 15.6-inch display and a high refresh rate, this laptop is well-suited for intensive gaming and can handle fast-moving visuals. A downside is the 6-hour battery life, which may not be ideal for users who need to work on the go for extended periods. The laptop is on the heavier side, so while it's not the most portable, it compensates with its gaming-friendly keyboard and multiple connectivity options, including Ethernet and USB-C charging. The build quality is good and it manages heat effectively, which is critical for a gaming laptop. The machine also features RAM and storage upgradeability, a backlit keyboard with a number pad, and hardware ray tracing capabilities for enhanced graphic fidelity in games and other applications. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Good general use performance
- Excellent heat management
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
- Hardware ray tracing support
- Multiple available RAM and storage slots
Cons
- Average battery life
- Fair portability
- Fair screen color accuracy
- Moderate screen brightness
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.4
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is well-suited for engineering and design use because it has a powerful CPU and GPU that can handle demanding software, alongside sufficient RAM to support multitasking and complex projects. Its screen quality, with a high refresh rate and color coverage, ensures clarity and fidelity for detailed work, although its heavier weight and bulk compared to lighter models affect portability.
General Use:4.3
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is well-suited for general use as it boasts a capable CPU and ample RAM, which are crucial for smooth operation in daily tasks. Its IPS screen provides clear and consistent color display, enhancing the user experience for both work and entertainment.
Gaming & AI:4.3
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which provides robust performance for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, it has a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which ensures smooth visuals and an enhanced gaming experience.
Content Creation:4.3
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.
Software Development:4.2
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.
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.
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.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
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.
Portability:3.4
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $850 | ||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | ||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | ||
Width | 14.19" | ||
Depth | 10.7" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | ||
Graphics | RTX 3060 (140 W) | ||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Sascha Mölck | June 2022
"The Acer Nitro 5 is a fast QHD gaming notebook. The Nitro 5 is a well-balanced gaming laptop for just under US$ 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."
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