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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is often significantly less expensive than the HP Omen 17, which might make it a more attractive option if you're looking to save money. However, the HP Omen 17 has a bigger battery which could mean better battery life, a higher resolution display and a more powerful graphics processor, which would be beneficial if you're into high-resolution gaming or intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. Both have similar storage and memory, so your decision should weigh the importance of price, battery life, screen quality, and performance for your specific needs. If portability is a concern, note that both laptops are quite large and heavy, but the HP might be a bit more cumbersome to carry because of its larger power brick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
9.0
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The HP Omen 17 offers a superior gaming and 3D graphics experience because its GPU delivers higher quality visuals and smoother gameplay made more impressive by its higher screen refresh rate, which is crucial for fast-paced action. While the Acer Nitro 5 17 is a capable machine with a competent GPU and screen quality, its lower refresh rate may be less optimal for high-speed gaming scenarios, despite having a solid CPU for general performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high processing and graphical power alongside a 360Hz IPS display that has good color coverage, though it's heavier and has a lower battery life. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 boasts a more recent Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which offers superior computing and graphics performance, a higher resolution screen for sharper details, but at the cost of being slightly less portable and featuring a display with lower color space coverage.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and HP Omen 17 have screens with high resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid displays that are easy on the eyes for daily tasks such as browsing, watching videos, or working on documents. In engineering and design, the importance of accurate color representation means the screens are good, but they may not cover the full range of professional color standards necessary for precise work in those fields. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the poor screen quality of both laptops can be attributed to lower refresh rates, which lead to less smooth visuals, imperative for high-speed gaming and immersive 3D experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$830
$2,099
$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 HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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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
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers a strong CPU and graphics capability suitable for general use and gaming, while being slightly lighter for better portability, although its screen quality and battery capacity are less impressive compared to the HP Omen 17. The HP Omen 17, on the other hand, provides a higher screen resolution and a significantly larger battery, which is better for visual tasks and longer use away from a power outlet, but comes with a slight increase in weight.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 HP Omen 17 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
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The HP Omen 17 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 HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
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 | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 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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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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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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