Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R5A1
Specifications
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R5A1 (Nitro 5 AN517 Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H 8 x 3.2 - 4.7 GHz, Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 1525 MHz, 130 W TDP, GDDR6
Memory
16 GB
, DDR5
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Storage
512GB SSD
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27.9 x 400.5 x 294.5 ( = 1.1 x 15.77 x 11.59 in)
Battery
Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: Yes
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
3 kg ( = 105.82 oz / 6.61 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews for the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R5A1
Acer Nitro 5 review: Big screen backed by solid budget gaming performance
Source: PC World
As you have just read (unless you skipped to the end), the Acer Nitro 5 AN517 is not without its faults. But every budget laptop makes a few missteps and none of our issues with this 17.3-inch Nitro 5 are deal breakers. Sure, the plastic chassis is clunky, the display isn’t the brightest, the keyboard is only so-so, the touchpad is tiny, and the webcam is terrible. These design drawbacks are what you must tolerate for the bang that this Nitro 5 provides for your gaming buck. At its core, the Nitro 5’s CPU-GPU pairing of the Ryzen 7 6800H and RTX 3060 graphics allow it to hang with pricier gaming laptops. For budget-conscious buyers, this $1,200 Nitro 5 configuration delivers strong 3D performance for the price while also providing a roomy display, quiet operation, and adequate battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
As you have just read (unless you skipped to the end), the Acer Nitro 5 AN517 is not without its faults. But every budget laptop makes a few missteps and none of our issues with this 17.3-inch Nitro 5 are deal breakers. Sure, the plastic chassis is clunky, the display isn’t the brightest, the keyboard is only so-so, the touchpad is tiny, and the webcam is terrible. These design drawbacks are what you must tolerate for the bang that this Nitro 5 provides for your gaming buck. At its core, the Nitro 5’s CPU-GPU pairing of the Ryzen 7 6800H and RTX 3060 graphics allow it to hang with pricier gaming laptops. For budget-conscious buyers, this $1,200 Nitro 5 configuration delivers strong 3D performance for the price while also providing a roomy display, quiet operation, and adequate battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Acer Nitro 5 (2022, 17-Inch) Review
Source: PC Mag
While there isn’t too much special about the Nitro 5’s build, the total package is a strong value. The list price isn't quite a bargain, but Micro Center's price (at the time of writing) is much closer. An RTX 3060 is a deal at $1,200, but still reasonable at $1,500, and the fast processor and plenty of storage justify the cost. The laptop is large and heavy, limiting usefulness for most buyers seeking a portable option. But, if your priority is a big screen and decent performance without breaking the bank, this is a fair, full-featured deal. If you're not sold and would consider a smaller size, check out the MSI Katana, our top pick for a great deal at 15 inches.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
While there isn’t too much special about the Nitro 5’s build, the total package is a strong value. The list price isn't quite a bargain, but Micro Center's price (at the time of writing) is much closer. An RTX 3060 is a deal at $1,200, but still reasonable at $1,500, and the fast processor and plenty of storage justify the cost. The laptop is large and heavy, limiting usefulness for most buyers seeking a portable option. But, if your priority is a big screen and decent performance without breaking the bank, this is a fair, full-featured deal. If you're not sold and would consider a smaller size, check out the MSI Katana, our top pick for a great deal at 15 inches.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Comment
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA106 chip with 3072 cores. Available in different versions with a TDP from 60 to 115 Watt.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
R7 6800H: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3+ cores clocked at 3.2 to 4.7 GHz and a RDNA2 graphics adapter with 12 CUs clocked at up to 2,200 MHz. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
