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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15, consider the following: The Acer Nitro 5 17 is generally less expensive, offers a larger 17-inch screen with a high refresh rate suitable for gaming, and comes with an AMD processor and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card; however, its battery life is modest, and it's heavier, impacting portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs more, but has a higher-resolution 15.6-inch display, a faster Intel processor, an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and superior battery capacity; it's also lighter, making it more portable. For those prioritizing performance in 3D tasks and engineering, the Acer is a strong choice, but if you're looking for better portability, screen quality, and newer components, the Gigabyte is preferable. Both laptops are not the best in portability but manage heat well and offer quality keyboards, with the Gigabyte scoring slightly higher in these aspects. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- The Acer Nitro 5 17 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 both offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making them appealing for general use, with clear, vivid displays ideal for surfing the web, watching videos, and document editing. For engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aorus 15's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for tasks that demand color precision, while the Acer's color fidelity still suffices for most work. However, their lower refresh rates hinder gaming and 3D modeling performance, where a higher refresh rate is key for a fluid visual experience, which is why they fall short for those activities.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its large screen and decent performance hardware, is good for general use but less portable due to its size, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers higher screen quality and is more portable, but both have similar battery life. Each laptop's keyboard and speaker quality are within the same range, with the Gigabyte Aorus slightly ahead in keyboard comfort, but both should handle everyday tasks and entertainment well.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, offers better frame rates critical for a smoother gaming and 3D experience compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15, which has a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and lower refresh rate. While both have quality screens, the higher GPU performance and refresh rate of the Acer model are what make it better suited for gaming and 3D tasks, albeit the Gigabyte offers a higher resolution display, which can enhance screen quality to some extent.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.4
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 Aorus 15 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is lauded for engineering and design due to its strong GPU (Nvidia RTX 3080), which excels in demanding graphical tasks, and a high-refresh-rate screen that benefits fast-paced visual work, but is less portable owing to its larger size. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 also shines with a powerful CPU and GPU combination (Intel i7-12700H and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) suited for computational tasks, and boasts a higher resolution screen for detailed work, while being more portable and having a superior overall build quality.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Software Development
7.4
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Acer Nitro 5 17 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 9.6" | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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