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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and don't mind a heavier laptop, the Acer Nitro 5 17 with its powerful graphics is a stronger choice. However, if portability and battery life are more important for you, and you don't need as much power for intensive tasks, the lighter ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 with its extended battery life and dual-screen feature may be the better option. Keep in mind, the Acer is less expensive but also bulkier and with shorter battery life, while the ASUS, costing slightly more, is more portable with touch capabilities but not as suitable for heavy gaming or 3D tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the Acer Nitro 5 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is appreciated for general use due to its powerful CPU and ample RAM, which handle everyday tasks with ease, and its large screen with high brightness and color coverage that enhances viewing experience, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is superior for gaming and 3D work because it has a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for gaming performance and smooth visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 uses an Intel i7-1195G7 Iris Xe, which is less powerful for gaming, and it has a lower screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks that benefit from higher-end performance components, making it very good for those purposes, although it is heavier and has slightly lower screen quality. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while still offering good performance through its Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, is more portable and has a better screen contrast, but comes with less RAM and storage, which might limit its performance in more demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, which contribute to clear and vivid displays. In engineering and design, users need accurate colors; both laptops have screens that cover a good range of color gamuts, ensuring that designs appear true to life. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which means less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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 Duo 14 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.4
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 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 Duo 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 70 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 | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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