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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the tradeoffs between price, performance, battery life, and portability, the Acer Nitro 5 17 offers impressive gaming performance with a high-end GPU but is less portable due to its larger screen and shorter battery life. If gaming or intensive tasks are your priority and you're okay with a bulkier form and less time away from a power outlet, it may be the better option. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is more portable with a longer-lasting battery but has a less powerful GPU, making it slightly less suitable for the most demanding tasks. If mobility and longer unplugged use are important to you, and you're willing to spend a bit more while accepting some reduction in gaming or intensive task performance, the ASUS might suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
7.5
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen for content creation.
When considering general use, both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 provide adequate resolution and brightness with screen types that offer clear visuals and wide viewing angles, making them suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work that demands precise color representation, these laptops might not cover the full spectrum of professional color gamuts but still deliver reasonable performance for moderately demanding tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is critical, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth gameplay and fast-moving visuals, which could detract from the immersive experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$1,269
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,269.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 provides ample screen real estate with a large display which, along with competent CPU and RAM specifications, ensures that it handles general computing tasks effectively, although its bulk and lower battery capacity restrict its portability compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G16. The ASUS model, on the other hand, while slightly smaller, offers better battery life and a higher resolution screen with a more favorable aspect ratio, making it not only efficient for general use but also more conducive to longer, on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, is fine-tuned for gaming and 3D applications, offering high graphical performance and smooth visuals. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 features a more recent but less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, delivering reliable gaming and 3D capabilities with extended battery life due to its less demanding hardware.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 5 17's strong combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, paired with ample RAM and a high refresh rate IPS screen, makes it a robust choice for engineering and design tasks that require significant computational power and detail-oriented visual work. The ASUS ROG Strix G16, while also equipped with a powerful Intel CPU and a decent Nvidia GPU, offers a slightly smaller and more portable package with a high-quality IPS display that has a higher pixel density, which benefits precision in design tasks, though it may not match the graphical performance of the Acer for the most demanding engineering simulations.
Content Creation
7.8
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,269 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13650HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
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" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 291 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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