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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 15 offers better performance in general use, 3D and machine learning tasks, and engineering-related tasks due to its more advanced GPU. It comes with more RAM, which will provide smoother multitasking and can handle more demanding applications. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a larger screen, which might be preferable for gaming or multimedia consumption, even though its performance is slightly lower in comparison. Both have similar portability, with the Acer being subtly lighter, while the ASUS has a slightly larger frame due to the larger screen. Bear in mind that the ASUS might be more expensive and also has a shorter battery life. If portability and battery life are crucial to you, and you're okay with sacrificing some screen size and a bit of performance, the Acer might serve you better, but if screen size is more important for your gaming or viewing experiences, the ASUS could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Acer Nitro 5 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Acer Nitro 5 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 delivers better general use performance due to its superior central processing unit (CPU) and double the random-access memory (RAM) of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which translates into faster and more efficient multitasking capabilities. While both have similar screen qualities, the Acer's marginally better battery life and portability make it more suitable for day-to-day tasks, despite the ASUS having a larger screen which might be preferable for visual tasks but at the cost of decreased portability and battery performance.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, leading to better graphics performance. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and quality, but the higher GPU capability in the Acer model typically offers a more fluid and immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is equipped with a newer CPU and a more powerful GPU, which makes it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that require high processing and graphics capabilities, alongside with a better screen quality due to higher brightness and contrast. In comparison, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a larger screen for more expansive viewing but comes with less RAM and an older generation CPU, slightly compromising multitasking and computational performance, though it may be preferred for tasks necessitating a bigger display. Both laptops may pose challenges in portability and operating noise for mobile users or those in quiet environments.
Software Development
7.4
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, both the Acer Nitro 5 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 provide screens with satisfactory resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design, the screens may lack in comprehensive color coverage, meaning they won't display the full spectrum of colors professionals may require for precision work. In gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' displays could lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, which may be a disadvantage for fast-paced or visually intensive tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$780
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $780 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.5
7.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 5 15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 15 | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$780 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Nitro 5 15
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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."
ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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