Acer Nitro 17

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Date Published: 10 Feb 2025

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
17.3", QHD (2560 x 1440), 165 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
3.10 kg (6.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.7 Portability Average

8.0 Display Excellent

7.2 For Work Very Good

8.0 For Gaming Excellent

Acer Nitro 17

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Review

Acer Nitro 17 in-depth review

The Nitro 17 (AN17-42) is for people who are on the hunt for a new big gaming laptop but don't want to spend a whole fortune on it. Features-wise, this Acer creation is a true powerhouse with its 45W Zen 4 Hawk Point-HS CPU options and RTX 4000 GPUs with hefty TGPs. It's nice to see that the upgradability isn't hindered despite the lower price tag - you still get a pair of SODIMMs and M.2 slots. On top of that, the port selection is also rich. There are no compromises in terms of extras because goodies such as G-Sync, Nvidia Advanced Optimus, and a MUX switch are on board. The optional 1440p 165Hz IPS panel is the way to go considering the big 17.3" form factor. However, if you don't mind the lower ppi of the base display, you could save some buck by choosing the default 1080p screen whic[...]

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Pros

Good overall performance for the class
PWM-free (CSW1704)
165Hz refresh rate + wide viewing angles (CSW1704)
1440p resolution and 98% sRGB coverage (CSW1704)
Very good color accuracy when our "Design and Office Work" profile is applied (CSW1704)
Fast pixel response times for an IPS panel (8ms) (CSW1704)
MUX switch
G-Sync + Nvidia Advanced Optimus
5x USB ports + 2.5 Gbps LAN + HDMI 2.1
MicroSD card slot
Great 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard
Solid base
The Ryzen 9 8945HS sustains ~ 5GHz even in long loads in "Turbo" mode
The RTX 4070 boosts to 2625 MHz during gaming in "Turbo" mode
Great "Performance" preset with the same CPU frequency and GPU TGP as the "Turbo" presets + lower noise
The keyboard barely gets warm
Fast SSD (SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X125N)
2x SODIMMs + 2x 2280 Gen 4 M.2 slots
Good sound quality
Well priced machine
Acceptable battery life given the high-res panel and the powerful hardware (~ 6 hours of videos)
Capable cooling system

Cons

1x USB 2.o port
High noise in "Turbo" mode

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Acer Nitro 17 Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before starting.Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis. Hold the pair of plastic vents at the back and pop the rear of the panel. Pop the exhausts individually, gently separating the bottom cover until it reaches the level of the LAN connector. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the sides and the front to fully release the bottom panel.More info: The inside of the bottom panel features a dedicated socket for the battery and a large dust filter for the two [...]

DISPLAY: 17.3-inch, 2560 x 1440, IPS

Name
MNH301CA3-3 (CSW1704)

Diagonal
17.3"

Pixel density
169.78 ppi

Brightness
296 cd/m²

sRGB
98%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560 x 1440

Becomes "Retina" from
20 inches (52 cm)

Contrast
1320:1

dE Color Checker
2.5 1.4

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