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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers high-performance components suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning, but it is bulkier and heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. The ASUS Zenbook 14, on the other hand, is much more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, and its OLED display provides excellent visuals for general use and media consumption; however, it has less powerful hardware, which might not be suitable for intensive tasks. If you prioritize performance and can handle less portability, the Acer might be the better choice; otherwise, for everyday use and easier travel, the ASUS would be more convenient and cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Acer Nitro 5 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a stronger CPU and GPU making it suitable for demanding tasks and its larger screen with a high refresh rate provides a comfortable viewing experience for general use, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14, despite having a higher-resolution OLED screen that offers better color reproduction, is limited by a less powerful CPU and lower RAM which may restrict heavy multitasking and performance-intensive applications; plus, it's more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, with better battery life beneficial for mobile usage.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
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
8.0
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its more powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card, coupled with a larger amount of RAM and storage, is particularly well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, which can benefit from higher CPU and GPU capabilities; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a high-resolution OLED screen for crisp visuals, which is important for design work, and better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but it has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, as well as less RAM and storage, limiting its ability to perform intensive tasks as effectively as the Acer Nitro 5 17.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for content creation, though the Acer Nitro 5 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 both offer screens with good resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant display for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design work, the ASUS Zenbook excels due to its superior color accuracy, offering wider color gamuts that are essential for precise color representation in professional tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smooth motion, both the Nitro 5 and Zenbook fall short as their screens do not prioritize high refresh rates needed for a fluid visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very 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 Zenbook 14 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.4
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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 Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
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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Acer Nitro 5 17
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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."
ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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