Acer Nitro 17vsAcer Swift 14 AI

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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 Swift 14 AI
Swift 14 AI

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 14 AI offers commendable performance, suitable for general productivity and seamless multitasking experience.
The Acer Swift 14 AI's compact and premium build quality is its most notable design feature overall.
The Acer Swift 14 AI's OLED display is beautiful but flawed due to excessive glare.
The Acer Swift 14 AI's standout feature is its impressive battery life, ideal for long workdays or travel.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Nitro 17
#437
Acer Swift 14 AI
Winner
#432
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Nitro 17
#147
Winner
Acer Swift 14 AI
#730
Display
Acer Nitro 17
#575
Acer Swift 14 AI
#337
Winner
Performance
Acer Nitro 17
#178
Winner
Acer Swift 14 AI
#662
Build
Acer Nitro 17
#406
Acer Swift 14 AI
#113
Winner
Features
Acer Nitro 17
#199
Acer Swift 14 AI
#3
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Nitro 17
Acer Acer Swift 14 AI
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13700HX
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Adreno GPU
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 Swift 14 AI

Strengths

Acer has done a wonderful job at creating a device that takes all the boxes at what a 13-in productivity laptop should do.
Battery life is great
Performance is good
The hardware and user experience are phenomenal
The QHD 1440p webcam does a solid job at getting the job done for a zoom call
The huge viewing angle on this camera is probably made for the AI face tracking option during calls
The keyboard is backlit, solid, tactile, and comfortable
The trackpad is quite good

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 Swift 14 AI

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a formidable contender in the productivity laptop segment. With its impressive battery life that lasts for days without a full charge, this device checks all the boxes of what a 13-inch productivity laptop should do. The performance is good, and the hardware and user experience are phenomenal. This review will delve into the features and functionality of the Acer Swift 14 AI, exploring whether it lives up to its promise as a reliable and efficient work companion.

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