•  Date Published: 02 Sep 2021
  • AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 256GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR4
  • 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)
6.3
Good
quality
5.0 Portability Average
8.0 Display Excellent
6.5 For Work Good
5.4 For Gaming Average

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 256GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 2x 2280 M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4
  • 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
  • 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5 Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2 Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Gifts
  • Dockztorm USB Hub

Portability

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44)
14.31" x 10.04" x 0.94" Dimensions
2.40 kg (5.3 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) -14% Weight

Review

Acer Nitro 5 in-depth review

Today we have one of the most desirable laptops in the budget gaming sphere - the Nitro 5. More precisely, we are talking about the AN515-44 model, which features AMD's Ryzen 4000H processors, combined with mid-entry level GeForce graphics cards.Ultimately, Acer is reusing the chassis and the body of the Nitro 5 (AN515-55), which has Intel processors, onboard, by redesigning the motherboard. Interestingly, there are a lot of people that still prefer the Intel CPUs, because of their higher clocks and therefore bigger potential in games.However, not many realize that even the quad-core Core i5-10300H is more expensive than the six-core Ryzen 5 4600H while providing a fraction of the performance.Nevertheless, the laptop still features the RAID 0 support via its two M.2 slots, and[...]

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Pros

  • Incredible price for what you get
  • Good keyboard with decent travel, clicky feedback, and an optional RGB backlight
  • Two M.2 slots with RAID 0 support
  • Wi-Fi 6 support
  • 144Hz display option

Cons

  • Lacks an SD card reader and Thunderbolt support
  • Covers only 51% of sRGB (BOE NV156FHM-N48)
  • Uses aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (our Health-Guard profile fixes the issue) (BOE NV156FHM-N48)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Despite putting an AMD CPU instead of the Intel one, Acer has decided to keep the cooling solution of the Nitro 5 (AN515-55).Check out all Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Taking this device apart is nothing out of the ordinary. Undo all 11 Phillips-head screws, and then pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the front corners.2. Battery When it comes to the battery, Acer has put a 57.5Wh unit in this device.3. Memory and storage In terms of upgradab[...]

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