Acer Nitro 5
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 75W)
- 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
- 1000GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
- 64GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
- RAM
- 64GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- OS
- Windows 10 Home
- Body Material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 363.4 x 255 x 23.9 mm (14.31" x 10.04" x 0.94")
- Weight
- 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 3x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card Reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Far-Field Microphones
- Speakers
- 2 Speakers, Acer TrueHarmony Technology
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock Slot
- Gifts
- Mytrix HDMI Cable
Portability
Review
Acer Nitro 5 in-depth review
The choice of budget gaming laptops nowadays is pretty much limitless. But before you search for any device you have to pick between Intel and AMD. And since we've already covered the Intel version of the Nitro 5, it is time to show you how the AMD model fairs against the competition in this class.Even though it is an affordable offering, the Nitro 5 (AN515-45) can go as high as the Ryzen 9 5900HX, and the RTX 3080 with 100W of TGP. Obviously, this option will cost you an arm and a leg, but it will be significantly less expensive than something like the Predator Helios 300.In addition to that, you get the choice from three display options, ranging from a 60Hz 1080p IPS unit, up to a 1440p 165Hz monster.Without further ado, let's check if Acer's cost-cutting measures have resul[...]
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Pros
- Great price/performance ratio
- Decent keyboard with an optional RGB backlight
- Fast-paced display options
- Two M.2 slots + 2.5-inch SATA (connector and screws included inside the box)
- The display doesn't flicker at any brightness level (Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521))
- Cool internals and externals
Cons
- Lacks an SD card reader and Thunderbolt support
- Covers only half of sRGB (Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521))
- Slow pixel response times (Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521))
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
This year, the Nitro 5 comes in a ton of different configurations. This one is the 15-inch model and it comes equipped with an AMD processor and an NVIDIA Ampere graphics card. Ultimately, one of the strongest points of the notebook is its upgradeability.Check out all Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. After that, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and carefully remove it from the chassis.2. Battery O[...]
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