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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is more budget-friendly and offers substantial performance for general use and moderate gaming, but may not handle intensive 3D, machine learning or engineering tasks as effectively as the Lenovo Legion 7, which is designed for high-end gaming and demanding applications. The Legion 7 provides superior performance but at a higher cost. It also features higher quality build and display attributes suitable for immersive gaming experiences and professional content creation. On the other hand, the Nitro 5 17's larger screen can be cumbersome to carry, affecting its portability, while the Legion 7, though also sizeable, generally offers better battery life. Ultimately, if cost is a major factor and your tasks are less demanding, the Nitro 5 17 is adequate, but if you require top-tier performance and build quality and are willing to invest more, the Legion 7 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- The Acer Nitro 5 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
Considering these criteria, for general use, both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Lenovo Legion 7 are equipped with panels that have high resolution and brightness, which contribute to overall sharpness and visibility. In the realm of engineering and design, the superior color reproduction derived from broader color gamuts in the Lenovo Legion 7 makes it a more suitable choice for professionals who require accurate color work. However, when it comes to 3D and gaming, the importance of a high refresh rate for smooth visuals gives neither the Acer Nitro 5 17 nor the Lenovo Legion 7 an edge, as they are less tailored to meet the demands of these fast-paced applications.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 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
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers a large screen with a high refresh rate which is good for general usage and occasional gaming; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo Legion 7, which despite a smaller screen size provides higher resolution, longer battery life, and better portability, making it versatile for a variety of general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, making it excellent for smooth and visually demanding gaming and 3D experiences. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7, equipped with a capable Nvidia RTX 3070 and a solid screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, offers a balance between performance and screen resolution for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card combined with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, which is ideal for demanding engineering and design applications; its larger screen size is beneficial for detailed work, but this also affects its portability.
Content Creation
7.8
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
6.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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."
Lenovo Legion 7
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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