Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42)
Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, No OS, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 90Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 400.2 x 293.25 x 27.9 - 28.9 mm (15.76" x 11.55" x 1.10")
- Weight
- 3.10 kg (6.8 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2.0
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Microphones with Acer Purified Voice, AI noise reduction
- Speakers
- Speaker System optimized by DTS X:Ultra Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42) configurations
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CPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42) series.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42) 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 [...]
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
Games you can play on this laptop series
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
NORMAL |
HIGH |
VERY HIGH |
MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 186 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 186 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 127 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 73 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | 72 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
VERY LOW |
MED |
MAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| 757 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 692 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 608 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | 848 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
MIN |
MAX |
|---|---|---|
| 3304 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 205 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | 216 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
MIN |
MED |
HIGH |
ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 112 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 63 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 33 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | 163 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 104 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 60 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 31 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
MED |
HIGH |
ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 157 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 119 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 99 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | 88 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
MED |
HIGH |
EPIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 168 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 131 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 80 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | 69 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
original |
HIGH |
ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 160 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 137 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 98 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | 86 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
MED |
U.NIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 377 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 327 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 255 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | 228 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
NORMAL |
HIGH |
MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 182 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 178 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 167 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO | 186 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
HIGH PERF |
HIGH QLT |
|---|---|---|
| 1070 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 538 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) | - PLAY VIDEO | 545 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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