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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is a bit heavier and has a lower resolution screen compared to the Gigabyte Aero 5, making the latter more suitable if portability and high-resolution displays are important. However, the Acer Nitro 5 offers slightly better performance for general use and 3D tasks, and boasts a higher refresh rate screen which is preferable for fast-paced gaming. The Gigabyte Aero 5 shines with its OLED screen, providing superior color accuracy, which would benefit professionals in creative fields. Both laptops pack powerful components, but the Aero 5's battery is larger and likely to last longer on a single charge. Choose the Nitro 5 for cost-effective gaming performance or the Aero 5 for crisp visuals and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is ideal for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, providing excellent performance for computing and graphic-intensive tasks, while its IPS screen offers decent visual clarity.
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 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 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 satisfying viewing experience with an appropriate resolution and brightness that makes everyday tasks pleasant, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 steps it up with an even crisper display and higher brightness, enhancing visibility and comfort. When diving into engineering and design, the color gamuts of the Gigabyte Aero 5 cover a wider spectrum necessary for accurate color work, surpassing the Acer Nitro 5 17 which, while acceptable, doesn't quite match up in terms of color fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate takes precedence to deliver smooth motion, both laptops fall short, with their focus on other display attributes over a high refresh rate that gamers and 3D designers seek.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 meets general use needs with a large 17-inch display, substantial storage and memory, a capable AMD CPU, and a powerful GPU; however, its bulkier size and shorter battery life make it less portable. The Gigabyte Aero 5, with similar storage and memory, is equipped with a higher resolution OLED screen and an Intel CPU, offering longer battery life and better screen quality but at a weight that's more portable than the Acer.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
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
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is appreciated for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and high screen refresh rate, complemented by an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and decent screen quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5, featuring a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, stands out for its OLED screen with excellent quality and resolution but a lower refresh rate, and is powered by an Intel i7 CPU, which altogether makes it very suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with a focus on high-fidelity visuals.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
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
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 5 to be 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 99 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 | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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