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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use and portability, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is more expensive but offers a higher resolution touchscreen display, longer battery life, and is lighter, making it a great choice for travel and presentations. However, for intensive engineering tasks, gaming, or 3D/machine learning applications, the Acer Nitro 5 15, while less expensive, provides better performance with a dedicated RTX GPU and is equipped with a gaming laptop appearance. Its battery life is shorter, and it's heavier, meaning it is less portable but more suitable for performance-intensive tasks. Keep in mind the Nitro 5 has better heat management as well, important for prolonged intensive use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.3
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which offer more fluid visuals and are crucial for an immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Nitro 5 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Nitro 5's screen, while adequate for tasks like web browsing and video streaming, lacks the higher resolution and brightness that the ASUS Zenbook Flip boasts, making the latter's display more crisp and vibrant for general use. For engineering and design, the Zenbook Flip stands out with its wider color gamut support, rendering a broader spectrum of colors which are essential for detailed and color-accurate work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, both laptops fall short as their screens do not offer the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$780
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $780 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 offers a solid processor and dedicated graphics card making it well-suited for both general use and more demanding tasks like gaming or content creation, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Nitro 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Nitro 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.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 15 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 15 | ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$780 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 12.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 8.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 372 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Zenbook Flip S13
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Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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