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Updated January 12, 2024·

If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the Acer Nitro 5 17 may be worth the extra cost as it boasts a more powerful graphics card. It's also larger with a 17.3-inch screen which can be good for immersive experiences but less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a more modern operating system and a sleeker, lighter design which is easier to transport, making it suitable for general use and productivity on the go. However, it might not handle high-end gaming or resource-heavy applications as well as the Acer. 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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.7
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
6.5
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.

Screen Quality

8.2
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.0
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.

Content Creation

7.8
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.

Software Development

7.4
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.2
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
7.0
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality.

Cost

$830
Nitro 5 17
Inspiron 16 5630
$849
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The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.

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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Nitro 5 17Dell Inspiron 16 5630
Acer Nitro 5 17Dell Inspiron 16 5630

GENERAL

Price
$830
$849
Release Date
February 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98''14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67''
Weight
5.95 lbs4.28 lbs
Width
15.89"14.05"
Depth
11.02"9.91"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5800HIntel i7-1360P
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
57.5 Wh54 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
360Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
307 nits300 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107/10
Portability Score
6.1/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/1010/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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 Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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