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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 are similarly priced, making them competitive options for gaming and general use. The Nitro 5 has more RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and more intensive tasks, but the G5 features a marginally better GPU, which might provide slightly improved performance in graphics-intensive applications like gaming or 3D rendering. On the battery front, Nitro 5 offers a larger capacity, which could result in longer usage time between charges. The G5 is lighter, which enhances its portability, but also has a shorter battery life. Both have non-touch IPS displays with similar quality, so your decision may hinge on whether you prioritize a bit more GPU power and portability (G5), or better multitasking capability and battery life (Nitro 5). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good for software development
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.4
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 5 15's screen has a resolution and brightness that offer a crisp and clear visual experience, while the Gigabyte G5's similar attributes ensure adequate display quality, but both may lack in the panel technology that provides the widest viewing angles and color accuracy. When it comes to engineering and design, neither laptop's screen excels in color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for precision in color work, rendering both only fair in this aspect. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rate of both screens means they may not provide the most fluid visual experience desirable for these high-motion activities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$780
$868
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $780 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is well-suited for general use because it offers a solid balance of CPU and RAM, which contributes to smooth multitasking and efficient application handling, along with a decent display quality and battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5, while having a similar CPU and better graphics, is considered only fair for general use primarily due to its lower amount of RAM, which may limit performance in memory-intensive tasks, despite having a slightly better portability due to its lower weight.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.3
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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
6.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is equipped with solid processing power and ample RAM to handle complex engineering software, while its GPU can support both design and casual gaming tasks; however, the screen resolution is standard without exceptional color accuracy or brightness. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 also has a capable processor for engineering applications, comes with a more powerful GPU that's beneficial for certain design programs and 3D work, but it has less RAM which could hinder multitasking performance, and like the Acer, its display offers basic quality suitable for general purposes rather than professional color work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 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 Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 15 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$780 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i5-12500H | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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."
Gigabyte G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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