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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is more budget-friendly and offers high-end gaming performance with plenty of storage, a fast display refresh rate, and good battery capacity. However, it is heavier and has a lower screen resolution than the Gigabyte Aero 17. In contrast, the Aero 17, while more expensive, features a higher-resolution mini LED display with superior color accuracy, longer battery life, and is a bit lighter, making it more portable and better suited for professional creative work such as video editing or 3D design. Both have similar amounts of RAM and powerful CPUs, and while the Nitro 5 has a slightly stronger GPU, the Aero's is still very capable for most tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a high-performance Ryzen CPU and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering tasks, although its screen resolution is standard at 1920 x 1080. The Gigabyte Aero 17, on the other hand, pairs its capable Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU with a higher resolution Mini LED screen, offering superior screen quality for design work but may be less portable due to a larger battery and slightly heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
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
9.2
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 17 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 5 17 offers a screen that is bright and clear with decent resolution, ideal for browsing and streaming, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 provides an even higher resolution and brightness that makes viewing content a pleasure. When it comes to engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aero 17's display covers a wider range of colors with its superior color gamuts, crucial for precision in visual work, a feature where the Acer Nitro 5 17 falls short. However, for gaming and 3D applications that require fast refresh rates for smooth motion, both laptops may not be ideal, but resolution and panel type still ensure a satisfactory visual experience for less demanding games.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a strong CPU and a high-end GPU, sufficient RAM, and a solid display, making it well-suited for everyday multitasking and entertainment, but its modest battery life and weight impact portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a more color-accurate and sharper display, more storage, a superior CPU, and an excellent GPU, but also comes with a weight tradeoff and lower battery life, emphasizing performance and screen quality over portability and endurance.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU which benefits gaming and 3D performance and has a higher screen refresh rate which is better for fast-paced visual effects, but the Gigabyte Aero 17, while having a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offers superior screen quality with a Mini LED display and a higher resolution, offering more detail and clarity for visual content.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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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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 | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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