Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition VN7-591G Notebook Review
For the original German review, see here.
In the Aspire Nitro series, Acer offers 15.6-inch gaming notebooks. You can choose between two different options. If a compromise between performance, battery life and ergonomics is important, the VN7-571G models would be the first choice. However, if performance is more important, you should consider a VN7-591G. Our test model belongs to the latter. It houses a Core i7 quad-core processor and a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card. In addition, it comes with a 4k display.
We have already reviewed the VN7-591G-75TD model with a 4k display. The main difference between the two models is the graphics card. Our test model features a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card, which is the successor of the GeForce GTX 860M graphics card used in the VN7-591G-75TD. Our review will reveal whether the new GPU has any benefits.
Notebooks like the Lenovo Y50-70, the Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T, and the MSI GE62 2QE belong to the competitors of the Aspire. These also feature 4k displays. Other competitors are the HP Omen and the Schenker XMG A505.
Since the VN7-591G models share the same design, we will not cover case, connectivity, input devices and speakers here. Please refer to the Aspire VN7-591G-77A9 or the Aspire VN7-591G-75TD reviews for information about these.
Display
The Aspire features the same display as its VN7-591G-75TD sibling. Nevertheless, the readings are slightly different, which is usual. Two identical are never exactly the same.
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Brightness Distribution: 90 %
Center on Battery: 322 cd/m²
Contrast: 870:1 (Black: 0.37 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.77 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.9
ΔE Greyscale 5.36 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
61% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
66.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
66.9% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
64.9% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.39
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P IPS 3840x2160 | Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD IPS 3840x2160 | Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (59424712) IPS 3840x2160 | Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T IPS 3840x2160 | MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW IPS 3840x2160 | Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 IPS 1920x1080 | SCHENKER XMG A505 IPS 1920x1080 | |
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| Display | 13% | -10% | 12% | -11% | 7% | 13% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 64.9 | 64.5 -1% | 50.6 -22% | 64.1 -1% | 50.2 -23% | 66.9 3% | 66.1 2% |
| sRGB Coverage | 66.9 | 94.5 41% | 76.3 14% | 92.3 38% | 75.6 13% | 84 26% | 92.1 38% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 66.9 | 66.2 -1% | 52.3 -22% | 65.5 -2% | 51.9 -22% | 61.4 -8% | 67 0% |
| Screen | 7% | -12% | 23% | -18% | -14% | 18% | |
| Brightness middle | 322 | 301 -7% | 290 -10% | 255 -21% | 230 -29% | 317 -2% | 284 -12% |
| Brightness | 325 | 303 -7% | 257 -21% | 248 -24% | 202 -38% | 319 -2% | 275 -15% |
| Brightness Distribution | 90 | 87 -3% | 81 -10% | 88 -2% | 63 -30% | 87 -3% | 87 -3% |
| Black Level * | 0.37 | 0.3 19% | 0.512 -38% | 0.18 51% | 0.34 8% | 0.46 -24% | 0.23 38% |
| Contrast | 870 | 1003 15% | 566 -35% | 1417 63% | 676 -22% | 689 -21% | 1235 42% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.77 | 3.15 16% | 3.72 1% | 2 47% | 4.59 -22% | 5.79 -54% | 2.46 35% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 5.36 | 3.94 26% | 3.11 42% | 1.61 70% | 4.62 14% | 5.01 7% | 2.3 57% |
| Gamma | 2.39 92% | 2.35 94% | 2.48 89% | 2.37 93% | 2.48 89% | 2.35 94% | 2.32 95% |
| CCT | 7163 91% | 6855 95% | 6959 93% | 6462 101% | 6389 102% | 7347 88% | 6393 102% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 61 | 61 0% | 48.16 -21% | 60 -2% | 48 -21% | 55 -10% | 60 -2% |
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 94.4 | 92.1 | 92 | ||||
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 10% /
9% | -11% /
-11% | 18% /
20% | -15% /
-16% | -4% /
-8% | 16% /
16% |
* ... smaller is better
Performance
The Aspire is a slim 15.6-inch gaming notebook. All the latest games run smoothly. Our test model is priced at just under 1700 Euros (~$1850). Acer also offers many other models with different configurations. The cheapest models are available from about 850 Euros (~$925).
Processor
Under the hood of the Aspire, there is an Intel Core i7-4720HQ (Haswell) quad-core processor, a very powerful CPU. It is a standard volt mobile processor with a TDP of 47 watts. The identically designed Aspire VN7-571G uses a frugal ULV processor (TDP: 15 watts). The processor works with a base clock of 2.6 GHz. Thanks to the Turbo, the clock rate can increase to 3.4 GHz (four cores), 3.5 GHz (two cores) or 3.6 GHz (one core). The Turbo is used in both mains and battery mode. However, it is used more intensively in mains operation. The CPU clocks at 2.9 to 3.6 GHz (on battery) and at 3.4 to 3.6 GHz (mains) during the single thread tests of the Cinebench benchmarks. The multithread tests are run at 2.9 GHz (on battery) and at 3.1 to 3.4 GHz (mains).
| Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD | |
| Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T | |
| HP Omen | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
| Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD | |
| Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T | |
| HP Omen | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
| Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD | |
| Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T | |
| HP Omen | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
| Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 | |
| Peacekeeper - --- (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
* ... smaller is better
System Performance
It is not surprising that the computer runs fast and smoothly since it houses a powerful processor and a fast solid-state disk. The results of the PC Mark benchmarks are good. However, our comparison chart shows that its Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 sibling performs better despite a slightly weaker CPU-GPU combination. The answer is easy to find: This test model uses a significantly higher display resolution (4k vs. Full HD). If the resolution is decreased to Full HD, the PC Mark results of the two computers are on par.
| PCMark 7 Score | 5804 points | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 3019 points | |
| PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2 | 4201 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 3601 points | |
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Storage Devices
The Aspire uses a solid-state disk from Toshiba as a system drive. It is a model with M.2 format. The SSD has a capacity of 256 GB. Overall, the transfer rates of the SSD are good. Apart from the SSD, the computer also houses a conventional 2.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 2 TB and a revolution speed of 5400 rpm.
Graphics Card
Like all Aspire V15 Nitro models, our current model uses a graphics switch (Optimus). This one combines Intel's HD Graphics 4600 GPU and Nvidia's GeForce GTX 960M. The Intel core is relatively frugal and is intended for everyday tasks and on battery. The GeForce GPU is used during demanding applications like computer games. The graphics cards are switched automatically, but manual selection is also possible.
The GeForce GTX 960M GPU is an entry into the GPU upper class. It uses a base clock of 1097 MHz. The Turbo can increase the clock rate to 1176 MHz. 4096 MB of GDDR5 VRAM (128-bit interface) are available to the graphics card. There are no major differences to the predecessor, the GeForce GTX 860M graphics card. Both GPUs are based on Nvidia's Maxwell architecture. The maximum clock of the GeForce GTX 960M GPU is about 7% higher. As a result, it is at best 7% better in the 3D Mark benchmarks with comparable CPU.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 5398 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 83675 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 16151 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 3914 points | |
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Gaming Performance
The Aspire can run virtually all currently available games smoothly. Full HD resolution and high to very high quality settings can be used in most of them. Only very few games including “Assassin's Creed Unity” and “X-Plane” require reducing resolution and/or quality level. The frame rates are up to 7% higher than that of its sibling with a GeForce GTX 860M graphics card. It is seldom possible to use the maximum resolution (3840x2160 pixels) of the display. It should be possible to use the 4k resolution in games with moderate hardware requirements. We tested it in the “F1 2014” game with the quality settings that we use in our usual gaming benchmarks. We left the resolution at 3840x-2160 pixels: 60 fps (min.), 61 fps (medium), 58 fps (high), 39 fps (max.).
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
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| Hitman: Absolution (2012) | 86.1 | 83.9 | 55.6 | 25.5 |
| Tomb Raider (2013) | 289.7 | 168.3 | 109.6 | 49.1 |
| Total War: Rome II (2013) | 224.7 | 166.2 | 135.3 | 25.1 |
| Watch Dogs (2014) | 86.6 | 68.4 | 29 | 21.5 |
| Risen 3: Titan Lords (2014) | 36.5 | 35.9 | 43.4 | 37.7 |
| Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014) | 127 | 76.5 | 41.4 | 31.9 |
| F1 2014 (2014) | 118 | 118 | 115 | 87 |
| Far Cry 4 (2014) | 90.7 | 74.1 | 36.7 | 31.2 |
| Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014) | 122.4 | 97.1 | 53.2 | 36.6 |
| The Crew (2014) | 60 | 60 | 47 | 29.6 |
| Evolve (2015) | 84.6 | 63 | 34.7 | 30.4 |
| Battlefield Hardline (2015) | 144.3 | 104.1 | 49.6 | 31.2 |
| GTA V (2015) | 126.6 | 112.7 | 41.6 | 17.1 |
| GTA V | |
| 1366x768 Normal/Off AF:4x (sort by value) | |
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| 1920x1080 High/On (Advanced Graphics Off) AA:2xMSAA + FX AF:8x (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Battlefield Hardline | |
| 1920x1080 High Graphics Quality (DX11) (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics Quality (DX11) AA:4x MS (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Evolve | |
| 1366x768 Medium Graphics Quality (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1920x1080 High Graphics Quality AA:FX (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| The Crew | |
| 1366x768 Medium Video Preset AA:FX (sort by value) | |
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| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1920x1080 High Video Preset AA:FX (sort by value) | |
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| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| Dragon Age: Inquisition | |
| 1920x1080 High Graphics Quality (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| HP Omen | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics Quality AA:2x MS (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| HP Omen | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| Far Cry 4 | |
| 1366x768 Medium Graphics Quality (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1920x1080 High Graphics Quality AA:SM (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| F1 2014 | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset (sort by value) | |
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| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1920x1080 Ultra Preset AA:4x MS (sort by value) | |
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| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1920x1080 Ultra Preset (HD Package) (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| Risen 3: Titan Lords | |
| 1920x1080 High, On AF:8x (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (59424712) | |
| HP Omen | |
| Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 | |
| 1920x1080 Ultra/High, On AF:16x (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (59424712) | |
| HP Omen | |
| Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 | |
| Watch Dogs | |
| 1024x768 Low Overall Quality, Medium Textures (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Asus GL550JK-CN391H | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1366x768 Medium Overall Quality, Medium Textures (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Asus GL550JK-CN391H | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| Total War: Rome II | |
| 1366x768 Medium Preset (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
| 1366x768 High Preset (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW | |
| Hitman: Absolution | |
| 1366x768 Medium Preset AF:2x (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| Asus GL550JK-CN391H | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
| 1366x768 High Preset AA:2xMS AF:8x (sort by value) | |
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P | |
| HP Omen | |
| Asus GL550JK-CN391H | |
| SCHENKER XMG A505 | |
Emissions
System Noise
Despite the powerful hardware, the computer does not get too loud. While idling, the fans sometimes even stand still. Usually, they work at low speeds. During the stress test, the noise level increases to 42.6 dB(A) since the clock rate of the CPU changes heavily. If only the CPU is stressed (Prime95), the noise level increases to 45 dB(A). The fans never produce other noises like whistling or buzzing.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 30 / 32.2 / 35 dB(A) |
| HDD |
| 30.4 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 41.7 / 42.6 dB(A) |
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| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P GTX 960M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD GTX 860M/4710HQ | Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (59424712) GTX 860M/4710HQ | Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T R9 M265X/4710HQ | MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW GTX 965M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 GTX 860M/4710HQ | SCHENKER XMG A505 GTX 960M/4720HQ | |
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| Noise | -3% | 5% | -4% | -5% | 1% | -4% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 30 | 31 -3% | 28.2 6% | 32.4 -8% | 29.2 3% | 29.6 1% | 29.2 3% |
| Idle Average * | 32.2 | 34 -6% | 28.2 12% | 33.4 -4% | 32.6 -1% | 30.6 5% | 30.8 4% |
| Idle Maximum * | 35 | 36.1 -3% | 29.2 17% | 33.4 5% | 35 -0% | 31.4 10% | 42.6 -22% |
| Load Average * | 41.7 | 41.6 -0% | 41.3 1% | 44.5 -7% | 42.6 -2% | 44.4 -6% | 41.6 -0% |
| Load Maximum * | 42.6 | 43.6 -2% | 48.2 -13% | 44.4 -4% | 52.4 -23% | 44.6 -5% | 43.8 -3% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
The Aspire behaves differently in the stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least one hour) in mains operation and on battery. In mains operation, the CPU clock continuously alternates between 800 MHz and 3.4 GHz. The graphics core uses the maximum clock (1176 MHz) most of the time. Repeatedly it throttles to below 300 MHz. The CPU clocks at 800 MHz most of the time when the stress test is running on battery. Repeatedly the clock rate increases abruptly to 2.6. The graphics core clocks at 836 MHz. The computer only gets moderately warm during the stress test (mains operated). Only the area close to the heatsink exceeds 50 degrees Celsius (~122 °F).
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 53 °C / 127 F, compared to the average of 40.5 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 53.2 °C / 128 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.2 °C / 86 F, compared to the device average of 33.9 °C / 93 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 27.5 °C / 81.5 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (+1.4 °C / 2.5 F).
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P GTX 960M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD GTX 860M/4710HQ | Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (59424712) GTX 860M/4710HQ | Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T R9 M265X/4710HQ | MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW GTX 965M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 GTX 860M/4710HQ | SCHENKER XMG A505 GTX 960M/4720HQ | |
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| Heat | 8% | 4% | 22% | 10% | 17% | -4% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 53 | 47.8 10% | 59 -11% | 43.5 18% | 49.9 6% | 48 9% | 56.4 -6% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 53.2 | 45.7 14% | 61.3 -15% | 46 14% | 43.7 18% | 47.6 11% | 61.8 -16% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 38.6 | 38.3 1% | 34.7 10% | 28 27% | 37.1 4% | 32.3 16% | 41.3 -7% |
| Idle Bottom * | 45.9 | 43.2 6% | 32.2 30% | 32.8 29% | 41.5 10% | 30.8 33% | 40.2 12% |
* ... smaller is better
Energy Management
Power Consumption
While idling, the energy consumption is on par with that of the sibling. The Aspire requires up to 22.8 watts. This value is normal for the hardware. Notebooks with ULV processor need only about half the energy. Under load the power consumption of the two computers is similar. During the stress test, the power consumption changes greatly since as the speed of the CPU clock fluctuates. The maximum value that we measured, lasted for only a short period.
| Off / Standby | 0.3 / 0.6 Watt |
| Idle | 16.2 / 20.2 / 22.8 Watt |
| Load |
96.4 / 126.9 Watt |
   
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| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P GTX 960M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD GTX 860M/4710HQ | Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (59424712) GTX 860M/4710HQ | Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T R9 M265X/4710HQ | MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW GTX 965M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 GTX 860M/4710HQ | SCHENKER XMG A505 GTX 960M/4720HQ | |
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| Power Consumption | 0% | 21% | 20% | -2% | 24% | 1% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 16.2 | 16.1 1% | 10.7 34% | 12.8 21% | 15 7% | 6.2 62% | 11.2 31% |
| Idle Average * | 20.2 | 21 -4% | 14.7 27% | 18.8 7% | 20.8 -3% | 10.2 50% | 18.6 8% |
| Idle Maximum * | 22.8 | 22.7 -0% | 18.2 20% | 19 17% | 25.4 -11% | 21.4 6% | 26 -14% |
| Load Average * | 96.4 | 88.4 8% | 85.1 12% | 66.7 31% | 91.8 5% | 85.5 11% | 100.2 -4% |
| Load Maximum * | 126.9 | 130.7 -3% | 114.3 10% | 99.1 22% | 136 -7% | 136.9 -8% | 147.6 -16% |
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Battery Life
While idling, the Aspire lasts 3:36 h. The Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T's battery life (4:29 h) is just over one hour longer. The idle mode is tested with the Battery Eater Readers test with minimum display brightness, active energy saving profile, and disabled wireless modules. Under load, the Aspire shuts down after 0:58 h. The Satellite (0:45 h) lasts shorter. The load runtime is tested with the Battery Eater Classic test with maximum display brightness, profile "maximum performance" and enabled wireless modules.
The Acer notebook finishes the WLAN test in 2:46 h. The Satellite (2:32 h) achieves a similar value. The Lenovo Y50-70 (4:10 h) lasts a little longer than its competitors. In this test, web sites are automatically opened in 40 second intervals. The profile "balanced" is activated and the display brightness is set to about 150 cd/m². We tested the video runtime by playing the short film “Big Buck Bunny” (H.264 coding, 1920x1080 pixels) in a loop. The wireless modules are disabled and the display brightness is set to about 150 cd/m². The Aspire achieves a battery life of 2:56 h. We did not run this test on the competitors.
Overall, the Aspire does not deliver impressive battery runtimes. This is not surprising. The 4k display and the standard mobile processor take their toll. The models of the Aspire VN7-571G series with the same design bring significantly longer battery runtimes. They achieve values of over 7 hours in our realistic WLAN test. They use ULV processors and GeForce 840M or GeForce GTX 850M graphics cards.
| Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P GTX 960M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-75TD GTX 860M/4710HQ | Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (59424712) GTX 860M/4710HQ | Toshiba Satellite P50t-B-10T R9 M265X/4710HQ | MSI GE62-2QEUi716H21BW GTX 965M/4720HQ | Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro VN7-591G-77A9 GTX 860M/4710HQ | SCHENKER XMG A505 GTX 960M/4720HQ | |
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| Battery Runtime | 2% | 6% | 73% | 54% | |||
| Reader / Idle | 216 | 269 25% | 267 24% | 596 176% | 352 63% | ||
| H.264 | 176 | 160 -9% | 221 26% | 208 18% | |||
| WiFi v1.3 | 166 | ||||||
| Load | 58 | 45 -22% | 59 2% | 68 17% | 105 81% | ||
| WiFi | 181 | 250 | 152 | 179 | 277 | 216 |
Pros
Cons
Verdict
With the Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-727P, Acer offers a slim 15.6- inch gaming notebook. The processor's performance is sufficient for all kinds of application scenarios. The GeForce GTX 960M achieves an even greater frame rate than its predecessor. In addition, it features good input devices, a fast solid-state disk and a large storage capacity. The latter is due to a second hard drive. Waste heat and system noise are moderate and so we have no cause for complaint. The bright, contrast-rich IPS-display with wide viewing angles is also appealing. However, it is questionable whether a 4k panel really makes sense. The maximum resolution can hardly be used in games. A Full HD display might be a better and cheaper choice. There is no need to say much about battery life. As expected, it is not particularly good.
The biggest change compared with the 4k model of the Aspire reviewed by us previously is the GeForce GTX 960M graphics cards. Overall, it performs well.
It does not really pay off to switch to a model with the new hardware for owners of an Aspire with GeForce GTX 860M GPU. The performance gain is very small in games.
Acer Aspire VN7-591G-727P
- 02/24/2016 v5 (old)
Sascha Mölck
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