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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 provides a good balance between price and performance for general use and gaming, with a higher refresh display but larger size and weight compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15. The ASUS offers superior battery life and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor. Both have similar RAM, but the ASUS comes with less storage out of the box. The ASUS also sports a more powerful processor, which may benefit 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks. Choose the Acer if budget and gaming are priorities; opt for the ASUS for better portability, battery life, and processing power for demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering laptops for general use, the Acer Nitro 5 17 is likely to provide a clear and vibrant display, thanks to its resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. Both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 offer good color accuracy and range, which is essential for engineering and design tasks where precise color representation can be critical. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rates on these laptops might result in less fluid visuals compared to models with higher refresh rates designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have only fair portability, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 provides a satisfactory balance for general use with its larger screen, ample RAM, and capable CPU, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, although it has a smaller screen and less storage, offers better battery life and portability, along with a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for most tasks, making it equally suitable for general use, especially for those who prefer mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and an impressive 360 Hz screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications; on the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition comes with an AMD RX 6800M GPU and a 300 Hz refresh rate, offering strong gaming performance while also having a superior battery life and a less bulky form factor for better portability. Both units have high-quality IPS screens and capable CPUs, the Acer with Ryzen 7 5800H and the ASUS with the higher-tier Ryzen 9 5900HX, contributing to their competitiveness in the gaming and 3D landscape.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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 17 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | August 2021
"The Acer Nitro 5 17 is a solid mid-range gamer. The Nitro 5 does not belong to the top group of RTX 3070 notebooks: Compared with the RTX 3070 notebooks tested so far, the computer delivers below-average frame rates - this is due to the 100-watt TGP. The GPU performance can be increased a bit with a firmware update. The device scores with a high level of CPU performance. Throttling is not a concern. CPU and GPU can produce their performance constantly. The laptop heats up moderately under load. The noise development is on the usual class level."
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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