Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42
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Reviews for the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42
Source: Laptop Media
We can conclude that the Nitro 17 (AN17-42) is one of the best gaming devices in its class. The main reason for that is the great “Performance” mode which offers a lower fan noise and the same CPU clocks and GPU TGP compared to the “Turbo” presets. Also, the fans don’t spin that aggressively which results in good comfort during gaming since the keyboard barely gets warm. The optional 1440p 165Hz display (MNH301CA3-3 (CSW1704)) is pretty capable for the budget class. It’s a PWM-free unit with 98% sRGB coverage and very good color accuracy thanks to our “Design and Office Work” profile. Also, the pixel response time of 8ms is pretty good for an IPS screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2025
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/03/2025
Source: Laptop Mag
The Acer Nitro 17 combines a spacious display with top performance and a budget-friendly price. It’s a great value pick for gamers looking to spend less than $1500 on a laptop that can do it all. In fact, for those who only want a desktop or a laptop for gaming, the Nitro 17 is a fantastic option and it may even be a worthy replacement for older or underpowered desktop gaming PCs. It has a few shortcomings, including a sub-par webcam and a bulky, plastic design. However, it delivers in all the areas that matter most. The Nitro 17 impressed me with its stellar gaming performance and outscored the competition in our battery life tests.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN
zh-CN→ENPositive: Excellent overall performance; great display; good cooling system; nice connectivity; decent autonomy. Negative: Noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2025
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17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.1 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.
Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.
80%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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