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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 17, being larger and heavier, offers more power, especially for gaming and engineering tasks, with a high-end GPU and a display with a faster refresh rate, but it has shorter battery life and is not as portable. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter, more portable with a longer battery life, and a better keyboard, making it suitable for general use and travel, but it has less storage and its integrated graphics are less suitable for tasks that require a powerful GPU like 3D rendering or intensive gaming. Both are in a similar price range and have the same amount of RAM. 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 XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is great for gaming and 3D because it includes a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and offers a high screen refresh rate for smooth visuals. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14, while competent for less demanding games, has a less powerful integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate, which makes it less suited for intense gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its larger screen provides a more comfortable workspace, albeit it's heavier and less portable. The XPG Xenia 14, while also competent with ample RAM and an Intel Iris GPU, is lighter and more portable but offers a smaller screen and less powerful components suitable for less intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.2
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a large screen with vivid colors and high resolution, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate may disappoint gamers needing smooth visuals in fast-paced games. The XPG Xenia 14 also delivers sharp images and accurate colors essential for general use and professional design, but like the Acer, it may not satisfy gaming enthusiasts due to its refresh rate not being ideal for high-speed gaming action. Both laptops serve general and design needs well, but serious gamers might look elsewhere for higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 provides compelling performance with its Ryzen 7 CPU and expansive screen real estate, making it suitable for general multitasking and heavier workloads, but its larger size and average battery life impede portability. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers strong performance for day-to-day tasks with a capable Intel i5 CPU and exceptional battery life, packaged into a more portable form factor, though less ideal for intensive applications that could leverage a more powerful GPU.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 17 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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."
XPG Xenia 14
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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