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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is a lower midrange, significantly less expensive option compared to the high-end Razer Blade 18 which is often significantly more expensive. If budget is a concern and you want reasonable performance for general use and gaming, the Acer might be suitable, but the Razer Blade 18 offers more power, particularly for tasks like 3D rendering and engineering, with its superior main processor, double the RAM, and a newer generation graphics processor. The Razer also has a larger and higher-resolution display but comes at the cost of shorter battery life and a higher price. Both laptops are not particularly portable due to their large screens and weight, with the Razer being slightly heavier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 is preferred for general use over the Acer Nitro 5 17 due to its more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which offer smoother multitasking and faster performance. Additionally, the Razer's superior screen quality, with higher resolution and brightness, appeals to those prioritizing display clarity, although it may affect portability and battery life negatively compared to the Acer, which is lighter and offers longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.9
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 surpasses the Acer Nitro 5 17 in gaming and 3D capabilities primarily because of its more advanced GPU and higher screen quality, including a greater resolution and color accuracy. While both have high refresh rates important for smooth gameplay, the Razer Blade 18's stronger CPU also contributes to its excellent performance in intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good.
The Razer Blade 18 stands out for engineering and design use due to its higher RAM capacity, top-tier Intel processor, and superior graphics card, alongside a higher-resolution screen which all contribute to better performance and visual clarity. In contrast, the Acer Nitro 5 17, while providing substantial processing power with its Ryzen CPU and high-quality graphics card, has less RAM and a lower screen resolution, which may limit its capability in more demanding tasks, although it does score slightly better in portability.
Content Creation
7.8
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is 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
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
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
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers a bright, high-resolution display that benefits everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, though its color range may not be as wide. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 18 combines a similar high-resolution with a wider color gamut, enhancing visual accuracy for engineering and design professionals. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which makes them less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$3,200
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Razer Blade 18 and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have only fair portability.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 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."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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