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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your primary focus is performance and you need a color-accurate OLED screen with a high resolution for tasks like video editing or graphic design, despite a higher price, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with its superior processor, more RAM, and excellent display quality should serve you well. However, if you prefer gaming or need a laptop with a higher refresh rate screen, the Acer Nitro 5 17 with a powerful GPU and lower price might be the better option, though you'll compromise on portability and battery life compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- The Acer Nitro 5 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a higher quality OLED screen, twice the RAM for smoother multitasking, and better battery capacity, thus offering a superior general-use experience compared to the Acer Nitro 5 17, which has a lower resolution IPS screen and less RAM but counters with larger screen size and a more powerful GPU for certain tasks. However, the Acer is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, while the ASUS provides better portability with a lighter build and more compact dimensions.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 3080 GPU, provides robust performance for engineering tasks, whereas the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, equipped with a superior Intel i9 CPU, double the RAM, and an RTX 3070 Ti, offers both high performance and a top-tier screen for design work. The Acer is less portable due to its larger size and slightly heavier build, but both have quality keyboards and manage operating noise well, with the ASUS having an edge in speaker quality due to its overall superior build quality.
Content Creation
7.8
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
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
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
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
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Acer Nitro 5 17's high resolution and brightness ensure a clear and vibrant display, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels with similar features plus an additional screen, enhancing multitasking. For engineering and design, the ASUS stands out with its superior color accuracy and wider color gamut, this ensures that professionals can see precise colors as per industry standards. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means they won't display fast-moving visuals as smoothly as models specifically designed for those tasks.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 17's high screen refresh rate and powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU cater to responsive and smooth gaming experiences, albeit with a standard screen resolution, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, despite its lower refresh rate, compensates with a sharper OLED touch display and a very capable Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offering both high-quality visuals and substantial gaming performance.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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 Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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."
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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