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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you're satisfied with solid performance for everyday tasks and some gaming, the Acer Nitro 5 17 could serve you well despite its average portability due to its size. On the other hand, if you are prepared to invest a little more for enhanced performance that benefits from a better graphics card, which is beneficial for more demanding tasks such as advanced gaming, more intensive 3D, machine learning tasks, or engineering software, then the Gigabyte A7 is a strong choice. Keep in mind the Gigabyte A7 might also be less portable than other options due to its size and potentially shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
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
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte A7, with their high-resolution screens and ample brightness, offer clear, sharp images that are ideal for tasks like web browsing, watching videos, and document editing, making them suitable for general use. Their color gamut coverage, which includes a wide range of colors, is beneficial for engineering and design work, where color accuracy is critical. However, both laptops fall short for Gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$830
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers strong general use capabilities due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, all essential for smooth multitasking and clear visuals; however, its portability and battery life are limited, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 also has a robust CPU and sufficient RAM for general tasks, with a screen that provides good color and clarity, but it trades some screen quality for slightly better portability and lower battery life when compared to the Acer.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate, which makes it well-suited for immersive gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion and detailed graphics are essential.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
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 Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 stands out for engineering and design use due to its superior graphics card and ample screen real estate with high brightness and color space coverage, which are crucial for rendering and detailed work. In contrast, while the Gigabyte A7 also has a competent CPU and sufficient RAM for such tasks, its less powerful graphics card and lower color space coverage make it a slightly less optimal choice for those who prioritize visual precision and computational graphics performance.
Software Development
7.4
7.0
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
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte A7 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte A7 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 Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.31" | |
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 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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