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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or intensive engineering software, the Acer Nitro 5 17 with its high-performance graphics card will excel at those tasks. However, it has a hefty weight, making it less ideal for carrying around frequently. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, is exceptionally lightweight, highly portable, and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for everyday use and business-related tasks. The LG Gram also has a higher resolution display with better color accuracy, which is advantageous for activities such as photo editing. Despite a lower storage capacity, the Gram's portability and battery life may outweigh that drawback for users on-the-go. 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 LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.4
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17's superior gaming and 3D capabilities stem from its high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity and gaming performance. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while offering a decent CPU and screen quality, is limited by its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for graphics-intensive tasks and fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is powered by a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and a robust Nvidia RTX GPU, making it particularly suitable for demanding engineering applications and graphics-intensive design work, despite being heavier and less portable than the sleek LG Gram 16, which offers a combination of strong CPU performance, impressive screen resolution for detailed work, and portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Software Development
7.4
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for content creation.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers a display that, with its resolution and brightness, provides a clear and vibrant viewing experience suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals desired for high-speed gaming or 3D applications. The LG Gram 16, known for its lightweight design, also gives you a good resolution and bright display for daily use and sufficient color accuracy for professional creative work. However, similar to the Acer, its screen doesn't have the high refresh rate that gamers and 3D developers look for to ensure fluid motion and reduced screen tearing during rapid movements.
Battery
6.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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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
347.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics card, offers strong performance for general use but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which provides excellent portability and long battery life with a slightly less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, all while both have ample RAM and high-quality screens, with the LG Gram having a higher resolution for sharper images.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and LG Gram 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 15 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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