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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is less expensive and offers a larger 17.3-inch screen with high refresh rates, suitable for immersive gaming and mainstream tasks, but its lower resolution and shorter battery life make it less ideal for tasks requiring a sharper display and longer use away from a power source. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro costs more but provides a higher-resolution display on a 16-inch screen, more accurate colors, and a longer battery life, making it a better choice for professionals needing precise visuals and portable performance, although it may be heavier and less convenient to carry compared to other models. Both have ample storage, solid performance capabilities for general use and gaming, and are equipped with backlit keyboards, but personal priorities regarding screen quality, battery life, portability, and budget will guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is appreciated for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a very high screen refresh rate, which provides smooth visuals during fast-paced gaming. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, on the other hand, is rated higher in the same categories because it includes the newer Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with higher resolution, enhancing image quality and gaming realism, though its refresh rate is lower than that of the Acer.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, complemented by a high-refresh-rate screen, making it suitable for intensive tasks that require quick visuals rendering. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out with its advanced AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, which, along with a higher resolution and screen aspect ratio, provides sharp and expansive visual workspace, crucial for detailed engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a crisp display with clear visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offer high-resolution screens with good brightness and color, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design work where color accuracy matters, the Lenovo edges out with superior color reproduction, covering a broader range of colors that professionals need. However, for gaming or working with 3D applications, neither laptop hits the mark, as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that enhance the gaming and 3D experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,320
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,320.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 includes a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, making it suitable for general use with its 16GB RAM, though the large screen size and weight affect portability and it has less battery capacity. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while also offering solid general-use performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, and comparable RAM, provides a higher screen resolution that enhances screen quality and a longer battery life, but its higher-grade components may come at a premium.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Acer Nitro 5 17 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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Lenovo Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,320 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
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 | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
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."
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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