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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is often significantly less expensive, so it's an attractive option if you're looking to save money. However, if you require a laptop with better performance, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, though significantly more expensive, is outfitted with more powerful hardware. While the Acer has a larger screen and solid performance for gaming, the Aorus 15X's higher resolution and more potent processor make it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks or intensive 3D/machine learning work. Also, the Aorus 15X has a longer battery life, offering more time away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17's gaming and 3D performance is bolstered by a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a very high screen refresh rate, enhancing fast-paced visuals, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its newer Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, delivers powerful graphics at a lower screen refresh rate but offers better screen resolution and quality, optimizing for more detailed and crisp imagery. Both have capable CPUs, but the differences in GPU and screen attributes such as refresh rate and quality make the Acer preferable for ultra-smooth gameplay and the Aorus for high-definition visual experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a strong AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which together with its sizable screen and good color coverage make it a reliable choice for engineering and design tasks; however, it's heavier and bulkier, which affects its portability. Alternatively, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X also comes with a high-performing Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, while offering a higher resolution screen conducive to detailed work, and it's lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability despite having a slightly smaller screen.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X offer pleasing visuals and readability, thanks to their panel types, adequate resolution, and brightness making text and images clear and vibrant. Engineering and design professionals would find the color accuracy and range slightly lacking on these screens, as they don't fully cover professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, affecting the precision necessary for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could result in less smooth visuals, impacting the fluidity needed for fast-paced interactions and detailed rendering.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is rated better for general use due to its superior CPU performance with an Intel i9 processor, a higher resolution and brighter screen, and longer battery life despite its smaller screen size when compared to the Acer Nitro 5 17, which offers a larger screen and a very capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU but falls short on battery life and portability.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
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 15X 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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
5.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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."
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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