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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is less expensive than the Gigabyte Aero 5 and offers solid general performance with a mid-range processor and graphics card, suited for gaming and engineering tasks. It has a high refresh rate IPS display, good for fast-motion activities, but with a standard resolution and moderate storage space. The battery capacity is lower, translating into shorter usage times between charges. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5 comes at a higher price but features a more powerful processor and a higher-end graphics card, which may better handle intensive 3D rendering and engineering software. It boasts a higher resolution OLED screen that offers better color accuracy and contrast, double the storage capacity, and significantly longer battery life, making it more suitable for professional creative work and longer untethered use. However, it's slightly less portable and has a lower screen refresh rate, which is less optimal for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outshines the Acer Nitro 5 15 in engineering and design due to its superior CPU performance with an Intel i7 processor versus the i5 on the Nitro, along with its outstanding OLED screen offering higher resolution and color accuracy for detailed work. While both have similar amounts of RAM and capable GPUs, the higher screen quality and processing power of the Aero 5 make it more suitable for demanding tasks, though this comes at the cost of being slightly less portable and potentially a higher price.
Content Creation
7.5
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 is good.
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
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 15, with satisfactory resolution and brightness, meets the needs for general use and some engineering tasks, but falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate and narrower color range. The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in general use and engineering design because of its high-resolution display that offers a wide color gamut, providing vibrant and accurate colors needed for precise design work. Yet for gaming and 3D requirements, its poor refresh rate could hinder the experience, as smooth motion is critical and is better served by screens with higher refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 offers a solid balance for general use with a capable CPU and ample RAM, but its screen quality and battery life are modest, making it suitable for daily tasks without the need for extreme portability. The Gigabyte Aero 5, on the other hand, boasts a higher-end CPU, double the storage, and an OLED screen with superior resolution and color accuracy that enhances visual tasks, though it comes at the cost of being slightly less portable due to its weight and larger battery capacity.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an OLED screen offering a slower refresh rate but superior screen quality, is better suited for demanding games and 3D tasks that benefit from superior visual fidelity and GPU power. In contrast, the Acer Nitro 5 15 includes a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and has a higher screen refresh rate, which is advantageous for smoother gameplay but may not deliver the same level of detail in graphics as the Aero 5.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 15 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 15 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 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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The Tech Revolutionist
Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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