•  Date Published: 15 Mar 2023
  • Intel Core i7-11800H
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 75W)
  • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
  • 2000GB SSD
  • 32GB DDR4
  • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
7.0
Very Good
quality
6.7 Portability Good
7.0 Display Very Good
7.4 For Work Very Good
6.8 For Gaming Good

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 2000GB SSD
  • RAM
  • 32GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate
  • Dimensions
  • 403.5 x 260 x 24.9 mm (15.89" x 10.24" x 0.98")
  • Weight
  • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x 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), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.1
  • Card Reader
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.1
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Far-Field Microphones
  • Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers, DTS X:Ultra Audio
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Kensington Lock Slot
  • Gifts
  • RATZK 32GB USB Drive

Portability

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-53/54)
15.89" x 10.24" x 0.98" Dimensions
2.70 kg (6 lbs) Weight
Average 17.3-inch laptop
2.87 kg (6.3 lbs) +6% Weight

Review

Acer Nitro 5 in-depth review

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 but they provide great bang for their buck. The Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-54) is a typical device that belongs to the Nitro 5 family - its powers are hidden in its shell.The Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-54) can be picked with some Tiger Lake H45 CPUs and NVIDIA Ampere GPUs. Finally, we can say goodbye to the old and hot 14nm Comet Lake-H-based devices. The new CPU options are 10nm products and while they aren't as efficient as the AMD AM3 mobile CPU, they are a far better choice compared to the previous-gen Intel offerings.This means that the Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-54) has to deal with processors that aren't so power-[...]

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Pros

  • 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

Cons

  • Lacks an SD card reader
  • The cooling could be better

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

If you're curious about how to open the Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-54), we'll show you how to do it with the help of this article.Check out all Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-54) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate For removing the bottom plate you have to unscrew 12 Phillips-head screws and then you can pop the plate with a plastic pry tool.2. Battery The battery unit has a capacity of 57.48Wh and perhaps that's a bit low for a big 17.3" laptop.3. Мemory and storage This Acer device has a lot of upgradability [...]

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