Acer Nitro 17vsAcer Aspire 5 Spin 14

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Nitro 17
Nitro 17

Quick Stats

The Acer Nitro 17's performance is a letdown despite its impressive specs and powerful hardware capabilities.
The Acer Nitro 17's build quality is mediocre due to flimsy chassis and poorly applied logo design.
The Acer Nitro 17's display boasts sharpness, smoothness, and excellent color accuracy with a high refresh rate.
The Acer Nitro 17 features a 2K 165Hz display, ideal for gaming and graphic design needs.
Acer
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Aspire 5 Spin 14

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's performance is a mixed bag with strong productivity, but weak gaming capabilities.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's sturdy build quality is its most impressive and standout feature overall.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's display provides decent visuals, but limited brightness hampers usability.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 boasts a robust feature set including touchscreen and stylus capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Nitro 17
#437
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Winner
#433
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Nitro 17
#147
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#140
Winner
Display
Acer Nitro 17
#575
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#160
Winner
Performance
Acer Nitro 17
#178
Winner
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#548
Build
Acer Nitro 17
#406
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#373
Winner
Features
Acer Nitro 17
#199
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#181
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Nitro 17
Acer Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13700HX
Intel Core i7-1355U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Nitro 17

Strengths

The Acer Nitro 17 has a solid feel with sharp lines, four Zone RGB LED lines on the keyboard system, and a rough gaming design that's reminiscent of the old days.
The device has a unique way of operating, but it helps to understand how it controls its performance
The CPU is an i7-13700H which is not too different from the i712700h
The RTX 4060 GPU is better than last year's 3060 and can usually push up to 120 and 130 FPS at 2K and high settings in games like Halo
The laptop surface stays cool even during gaming sessions, with temperatures around 70 degrees Celsius for the CPU
The screen has a 2K and 165 Hertz display that's both sharp and smooth, making it great for playing AAA games without needing an external monitor
The device can push CSGO over 300 and 400 FPS, as well as many other games at 2K resolutions

Weaknesses

The performance of the device is only on paper, and in reality, the CPU and GPU almost never reached their maximum power
The laptop's build quality is only decent in its segment, with a poorly applied logo that peels off easily
The chassis still makes a glossy plastic finish, which can be unstable in terms of build quality
The device's performance was lower than expected during gaming sessions, with FPS dropping to around 80-90 compared to other laptops with the same RTX 4060
It's unclear why Acer increased the power supply for the RTX 4060 to 140 Watts when in reality it never achieved the performance even in Turbo mode
The device's cooling system is excellent, but it can be misleading as it may be due to power limitation rather than actual cooling
Some of the design elements, such as the logo and chassis finish, are not well-made and can be distracting

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14

Strengths

The Acer Aspire 5 spin 14 is a good-look PC that hits all the sweet spots without being too much...it's sizable without being too big to fit in a bag and I catching without being too gy or too superficial.
The display provides a decent service with a certain glossiness to it images are crisp and colors are vibrant
The machine performs well in business applications like typing on the keyboard, surfing the web, and pouring over spreadsheet, with no noticeable lag or stuttering.
The Aspire 5 spin 14's battery life is capable and reliable, reaching up to 10 hours of usage before reaching critical levels from 100%.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Acer Nitro 17

The Acer Nitro 17 is the bigger, stronger version of the Nitro 5, boasting a Core i7-13700H and an RTX 4060 GPU. While I was excited to see the device's full potential, my experience was underwhelming. The laptop's design, with its sharp lines and RGB LED keyboard, has a solid feel but is marred by poor build quality. I'll delve into the performance aspects in this review, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the Acer Nitro 17.

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14

The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 is a foldable notebook that attempts to bridge the gap between a traditional laptop and a tablet. With its sleek design and generous screen space, it's a good-looking PC that hits all the sweet spots without being too flashy. But does its impressive foldability and affordability make up for the limitations in performance and battery life? We dive into the details of this mixed bag to help you decide if it's worth considering as your next business notebook.

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