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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is often more expensive compared to the HP Envy x360 15 and offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning due to its powerful Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 3080 GPU. However, it's larger and heavier, which makes it less portable. Conversely, the HP Envy x360 15 is more affordable, has a more compact and lightweight design making it highly portable, and features a touchscreen, but it's less suited to demanding tasks with its Ryzen 5 processor and Vega 7 graphics. Battery life on both devices is similar and modest. The HP Envy leans towards general use with overall lower performance scores, whereas the Acer Nitro is better for gaming and engineering work but sacrifices portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Acer Nitro 5 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, is well-suited to handle demanding tasks, while its larger screen and high-quality display panel make it a good choice for multimedia and general use despite reduced portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a 360Hz refresh rate screen, which are ideal for gaming and rendering 3D graphics, while the HP Envy x360 15" uses an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 GPU and has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is preferable for engineering and design because it has a stronger CPU and GPU combination that can handle complex tasks, a larger screen with better color coverage, and more RAM to help with multitasking and demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and HP Envy x360 15" 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
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 5 17's larger, brighter, and higher resolution display provides more screen real estate and clearer visuals than the HP Envy x360 15", which makes it more pleasing for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the Acer's display covers a wider color gamut, essential for accurate color representation, while the HP falls short in this aspect, making it less ideal for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the HP's lower refresh rate puts it at a disadvantage compared to the Acer, which would offer smoother visuals and better performance in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$518
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $518.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.4
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and HP Envy x360 15" 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and HP Envy x360 15" 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 HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $518 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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