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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, consider that the Acer has a stronger GPU suitable for intensive gaming and 3D machine learning, but it's bulkier and has a shorter battery life. The Lenovo offers a sharper, higher-resolution display and a lighter, more portable design with longer battery life, making it more suited for general use and multitasking on the go. Both laptops have similar RAM and are priced closely, but the Acer has more storage and is better equipped for engineering tasks due to its higher performance hardware. 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is built with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and offers a very high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications; in contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro features a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which means it can handle gaming and 3D tasks but not as efficiently as the Acer.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with a high-end AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks due to its superior processing and graphical capabilities, although its bulkier size and heavier weight reduce portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, while still good for similar use cases thanks to a competent Intel CPU and integrated graphics, offers a higher-resolution display and better portability, but it may not handle the most demanding tasks as efficiently as the Acer.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.7
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen for engineering and design.
When considering the Acer Nitro 5 17 for general use, its high resolution and brightness provide crisp and clear visuals, which are less impressive for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its high resolution and exceptional color accuracy, excels for both general use and engineering design work, but like the Acer, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D applications because of its lower refresh rate. For users focused on engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad stands out due to its wider color gamuts, ensuring more precise color representation.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is well-suited for general use with its powerful AMD processor and ample RAM, making multitasking smooth, and its large screen with good color coverage is great for media consumption, although it's less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a balance of portability with lightweight and thin design, long battery life, and a high-resolution touchscreen, while still delivering solid performance for everyday tasks and a high-quality keyboard, although it has less storage than the Acer.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Cost
$830
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
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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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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