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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a larger screen and more powerful graphics suitable for gaming, 3D work, and machine learning tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it more portable and ideal for general use. If you need stronger performance for resource-intensive tasks, the Acer is a better fit, but for regular tasks and easy carrying, the ASUS may serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU combination suitable for more demanding tasks and a larger, higher quality display, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14, which offers sufficient performance for everyday tasks in a more compact and lightweight form with longer battery life but has less RAM and storage, which might limit multitasking and data-heavy applications.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, featuring a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a screen with a fast refresh rate, is considered good for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 14, with its lower-tier Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, offers fair performance in gaming and 3D, which suits casual or less demanding use.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, substantial RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks; its larger screen with better color coverage further enhances this experience. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 14, while more portable, is limited by its lower-capacity Intel Iris Xe graphics, less RAM and a processor that, while capable for general use, may struggle with intensive workloads, and its screen offers less color accuracy and lower overall quality.
Content Creation
7.8
6.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
8.2
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 provides clear and vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks and engineering applications due to its higher resolution and brightness, along with a spectrum of colors that meet the necessary standards for design work; however, its refresh rate is lower, affecting the smoothness required for high-end gaming and 3D rendering. The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers adequate performance for daily activities and professional design with its resolution and color range but falls short for gaming and 3D content, where its moderate screen specs don't support the fast refresh rates needed. Therefore, while both laptops are competent for general use and acceptable for engineering and design because of their display characteristics, they lack the high refresh rates that are crucial for an optimal Gaming and 3D experience.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$480
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $480.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 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
7.0
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 14 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 17 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS Vivobook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $480 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 12.79" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
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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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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