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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is often less expensive and features a more powerful GPU, which makes it suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks that require high graphics performance. However, it's larger and heavier which reduces its portability. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, on the other hand, is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, and it offers a longer battery life. Its OLED screen with touch capability provides better color coverage and sharper image for creative work, but it has a less powerful GPU than the Acer Nitro, which might limit performance for demanding 3D, machine learning, and gaming tasks. Choose the Acer if gaming and high performance are your priority, or the ASUS if you need better portability, battery life, and screen quality for general and creative uses. 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
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Pro 15 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, making it better for rendering graphics-intensive games and providing smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and 60 Hz refresh rate are less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications, offering fair performance in those areas.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.6
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 5 17's resolution and brightness provide clear and vivid display, but its panel type may not offer the wide viewing angles and color consistency of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15. When considering engineering and design needs, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's superior color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is crucial for professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, both laptops fall short, making them less ideal for these specific tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,109
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers ample RAM and a powerful CPU which makes it reliable for various general tasks, but it's less portable due to its larger screen and heavier build, impacting its battery life unfavorably when compared to lighter laptops. On the contrary, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while sporting similar RAM and CPU capabilities, better serves the mobile user with its superior OLED screen quality, extended battery life, and more compact and lighter design, at the cost of lesser storage and a smaller screen.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
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 Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 boasts a more powerful graphics unit suitable for demanding engineering and design software, paired with a larger screen for detailed work, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a superior OLED display for more accurate colors and is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. While both have the same CPU and RAM, making them capable in performance, the Acer's bulk and shorter battery life may limit its mobility unlike the ASUS, which trades some graphics prowess for better portability and display quality.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Acer Nitro 5 17 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 Zenbook Pro 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 9.37" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 346 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
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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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 Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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