•  Date Published: 28 Aug 2024
    • Intel Core i7-11800H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 100W)
    • 17.3", QHD (2560 x 1440), 165 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    7.2
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.7 Portability Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    6.7 For Work Good
    7.2 For Gaming Very Good

    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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