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Acer Nitro 5 AN517 (17.3-inch, 2020)

Acer Nitro 5 AN517 (17.3-inch, 2020)
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alaScore 89

244 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 244 reviews of Acer Nitro 5 AN517 (17.3-inch, 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and portability. The price and screen also get good comments, whereas there are some critical reviews about the energy efficiency and durability. There are some mixed reviews about the keyboard and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Nitro 5 AN517 (17.3-inch, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jason Cipriani (techradar.com)

Asus VivoBook Pro 15 review

 

Nothing but panel, ports and power

Ports for days ; Nice mix of work and play ; Respectable battery life

Awkward fingerprint sensor placement ; Finicky touchpad

The VivoBook Pro 15 is an affordable laptop that’s long-lasting and packs a punch, but this notebook has one quirk (or two) that may drive you crazy.

Apr, 2018
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Expert review by : Tom Bruce (expertreviews.co.uk)

Acer Nitro 5 AN517 (2020) review: The best budget gaming laptop?

 

Few budget machines can match the Acer Nitro 5 for power. Is there a catch?

Fairly priced ; 120Hz display ; Great gaming performance

Dull display ; Cheap build materials

In the Nitro 5 AN517, Acer has created a well-specified, attractively-priced 17in gaming laptop. Despite costing half as much as rival gaming machines like the Razer Blade 15 (2020) , its performance is just as good. In some areas, it’s better.

Jul, 2020
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Acer Nitro 5 (17.3-inch) review: Immersive big-screen gaming on a budget

 

The 17.3-inch Acer Nitro 5 brings something extra to entry-level gaming laptops, and not just a larger display. The screen is certainly a big part of its appeal, though: Most sub-$1,000 gaming laptops have 15.6-inch displays, and the Acer's larger...

If you're looking for more screen for less money in a gaming laptop, Acer's 17.3-inch Nitro 5 should be in the running. Again, there aren't a lot of sub-$900 models with a big screen and these components, and it was only $780 at the time of this...

Feb, 2020
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Expert review by : Matt Elliott (pcworld.com)

Acer Nitro 5 review: Great gaming value with a great display

 

The Acer Nitro 5, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 3070 graphics, outperforms gaming laptops that cost hundreds more. Its QHD 1440p display is a nice bonus, too.

Crisp QHD display ; Competitive performance for the price ; Roomy 1TB SSD with room to add second drive

Heavy and bulky case ; Flimsy display lid ; Shortened Shift key is annoying

The Acer Nitro 5 we tested costs more than most models in the Nitro 5 line, better known for its sub-$1,000 budget offerings. It’s somewhat disappointing to be paying more for a laptop that’s still dressed in bargain-bin clothing, but if you can get...

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Expert review by : Nikolay Palaozov (laptopmedia.com)

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-54) quick review – decent non-expensive offer

 

The worldwide expansion of the Nitro series continues with full power. The success of these devices is undoubtful – in most scenarios, these machines aren't top-notch in every category …

It has two RAM SODIMM slots and two M.2 drives, besides the 2.5″ SATA drive bay;Optional RGB backlight;Decent price tag;Has a lot of GPU options

Lacks an SD card reader;Mediocre battery life;The cooling could be better

The Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-54) is a decent non-expensive offer with a 17.3″ screen. It seems the AN517-54 devices offer a lot of bang for their buck. The display options include two 1080p IPS screens with 60 Hz and 144 Hz refresh rates and there is a...

Nov, 2021
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Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) – high-end hardware and a good price tag in one place

 

The Acer's Nitro series is very popular because these machines offer decent hardware at a reasonable price. Of course, as you may expect, there are better laptops with the same hardware and t…

It has two RAM SODIMM slots and two M.2 drives, besides the 2.5″ SATA drive bay;Optional RGB backlight;Lack of PWM (AUO B173HAN04.9);Comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (AUO B173HAN04.9);Decent gaming comfort

Lacks an SD card reader;Slow response times, despite the 144Hz refresh rate (AUO B173HAN04.9);Covers only 51% of sRGB (AUO B173HAN04.9);Plastic build

Jun, 2021
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Expert review by : Alex Iliev & Kroum Nikolov (laptopmedia.com)

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) review – 17-inches of reasonably priced gaming

 

The popularity of the Nitro series worldwide is undoubtedly high. One of the main reasons for that is their low price. Indeed, most of the time, they are outsold by the Predator Helios 300 series, but this is to be expected when you take into...

It has two RAM SODIMM slots and two M.2 drives, besides the 2.5″ SATA drive bay Optional RGB backlight Lack of PWM (AUO B173HAN04.7) Comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (AUO B173HAN04.7)

Lacks an SD card reader Slow response times, despite the 120Hz refresh rate (AUO B173HAN04.7) Covers only 51% of sRGB (AUO B173HAN04.7) Doesn’t explore the full potential of the Core i7-10750H

Indeed, 17-inch gaming notebooks are not that popular, compared to their 15-inch siblings. They are more difficult to handle, take more space, and generally, they look like something’s wrong with them. However, the benefits of having a larger screen...

Jun, 2020
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

ACER Nitro 5 AN517 17.3" Gaming Laptop - Intel® Core™ i7, RTX 2060, 256 GB SSD

 

Runs intensive games well Screen looks great Sleek design Good for a beginner budget

Runs really hot, even after undervolting and when using a cooling mat.

Apr, 2021
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

ACER Nitro 5 AN517 17.3" Gaming Laptop - Intel® Core™ i7, RTX 2060, 256 GB SSD

 

Superb for gaming and VR. Fantastic price compared to others for spec

Apr, 2021
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

ACER Nitro 5 17.3" Gaming Laptop - Intel® Core™ i7, GTX 1660 Ti, 256 GB SSD

 

This laptop does everything I have required of it, runs all games at a good speed with no issues.

Apr, 2021
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