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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 with its RTX 3080 is better suited for gaming and engineering software than the Asus ROG Strix G15, with a tradeoff in portability due to its larger screen and heavier weight. Conversely, the Strix G15 offers better portability and higher battery life, but compromises on graphics performance which influences gaming and engineering tasks. Both have similar storage and RAM, ensuring proficient performance for general use. The Nitro 5's display refresh rate is higher, beneficial for fast-paced gaming; however, the Strix G15 has a smaller screen with closer pixel density, which may offer a crisper image for general use and multimedia. Choose the Nitro 5 if performance is a priority, or the Strix G15 for a balance of portability and power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Acer Nitro 5 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a high-performing Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and an impressive 360Hz screen refresh rate, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 sports a capable Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a solid 144Hz refresh rate; both configurations cater well to gaming and 3D applications, with the former offering a more premium gaming experience.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When assessing a laptop for general use, the Acer Nitro 5 17's high-resolution and bright display provides clear and vivid visuals, but for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smoothest experience. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, while offering a similarly high-quality display for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design thanks to its color accuracy, also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that won't be as responsive as dedicated gaming models. For professionals in engineering and design, both laptops will suffice with good color representations, but neither is optimized for high-end gaming or fast-paced 3D rendering where higher refresh rates are critical.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$1,249
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is suited for general use because it features a robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, ample RAM, and a large, high-refresh-rate IPS screen, though its larger size and subpar battery life impact its portability. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 also caters to general use with a slightly more powerful Ryzen 9 CPU and good screen quality, although it has a more compact display and better portability due to its lighter weight, but falls short in battery longevity and speaker quality compared to the Nitro.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 5 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very suitable for engineering and design use with its powerful combination of an AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, providing ample processing power and superior graphics rendering capabilities, alongside a larger screen for detailed 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 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
7.2
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 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,249 | ||
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 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.63 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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 56 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 284 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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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