Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW
Specifications
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW (Aspire Nitro 5 AN517 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-9300H 4 x 2.4 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, GDDR5
Memory
8 GB
, DDR4
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, IPS
Storage
512GB
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: SD, USB-C
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25.9 x 404 x 280 ( = 1.02 x 15.91 x 11.02 in)
Battery
55 Wh, 3570 mAh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 7 h
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
900 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 80%, features: - %, display: - % mobility: 70%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %
Reviews for the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW
Acer Nitro 5 (17.3-inch) review: Immersive big-screen gaming on a budget
Source: CNet
Archive.org version
If you're looking for more screen for less money in a gaming laptop, Acer's 17.3-inch Nitro 5 should be in the running. Again, there aren't a lot of sub-$900 models with a big screen and these components, and it was only $780 at the time of this review, too, making it easier to recommend for immersive play on a budget.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionIf you're looking for more screen for less money in a gaming laptop, Acer's 17.3-inch Nitro 5 should be in the running. Again, there aren't a lot of sub-$900 models with a big screen and these components, and it was only $780 at the time of this review, too, making it easier to recommend for immersive play on a budget.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
At a Glance: Acer Nitro 5 (2019) Review
Source: Extreme Tech Archive.org version
Although the Nitro 5 gaming laptops can’t quite compete with Acer’s more powerful Predator 300 notebooks, it clearly offers fierce competition against Dell’s G5 15 Se. Not only is it competitive in terms of performance, but the Acer Nitro 5 discussed in today’s review sells for $879.99, whereas the Dell G5 15 Se typically retails for $1,018.99. The Dell is on sale right now for $919.99, but even after that, it’s an extra $40 for a very similar product. As such, I’d recommend the Acer Nitro 5 over its competition based on the current market conditions and performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2019
Source: Extreme Tech
Archive.org versionAlthough the Nitro 5 gaming laptops can’t quite compete with Acer’s more powerful Predator 300 notebooks, it clearly offers fierce competition against Dell’s G5 15 Se. Not only is it competitive in terms of performance, but the Acer Nitro 5 discussed in today’s review sells for $879.99, whereas the Dell G5 15 Se typically retails for $1,018.99. The Dell is on sale right now for $919.99, but even after that, it’s an extra $40 for a very similar product. As such, I’d recommend the Acer Nitro 5 over its competition based on the current market conditions and performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2019
Acer Nitro 5 (17-inch, AN517-51-56YW) review: Here's your cheap Fortnite laptop
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The ultimate question is whether the Nitro 5 needs a better-performing CPU, even if it would push pricing closer to the $1,000 mark. The answer, at least to me, is no. Even without a Core i7 processor, the Nitro 5 accomplishes its mission of running games like Fortnite smoothly at maximum graphics settings, and it does so on a big screen with slim bezels. Every laptop has compromises, and the Nitro 5 makes the right ones in pursuit of entry-level gaming.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionThe ultimate question is whether the Nitro 5 needs a better-performing CPU, even if it would push pricing closer to the $1,000 mark. The answer, at least to me, is no. Even without a Core i7 processor, the Nitro 5 accomplishes its mission of running games like Fortnite smoothly at maximum graphics settings, and it does so on a big screen with slim bezels. Every laptop has compromises, and the Nitro 5 makes the right ones in pursuit of entry-level gaming.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Nitro 5 (17-inch, AN517-51-56YW) review: Here's your cheap Fortnite laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
In the field of low-end gaming laptops, Acer’s latest Nitro 5 (model AN517-51-56YW) is about as budget as they come. But for $880, you don’t need more than what the Acer Nitro 5 offers to play Fortnite and Apex Legends at 1080p and 60 frames per second with maximum settings. You can cross the same frame rate and resolution hurdles in lots of other modern games with a few minor graphical tweaks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionIn the field of low-end gaming laptops, Acer’s latest Nitro 5 (model AN517-51-56YW) is about as budget as they come. But for $880, you don’t need more than what the Acer Nitro 5 offers to play Fortnite and Apex Legends at 1080p and 60 frames per second with maximum settings. You can cross the same frame rate and resolution hurdles in lots of other modern games with a few minor graphical tweaks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2019
Acer Nitro 5 (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The updated Nitro 5 is a solid gaming laptop for casual gamers who want middle-tier performance at an entry-level price. This machine's plastic body is a bit chunky, but the 9th Gen Core i5 processor and Nvidia GTX 1650 GPU more than make up for the chassis. For about $300 more, you can get the Dell G5 15, which offers better battery life, improved performance and a lighter body. But if value is more important to you, grab the Acer Nitro 5 and put the money you save toward a few games.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe updated Nitro 5 is a solid gaming laptop for casual gamers who want middle-tier performance at an entry-level price. This machine's plastic body is a bit chunky, but the 9th Gen Core i5 processor and Nvidia GTX 1650 GPU more than make up for the chassis. For about $300 more, you can get the Dell G5 15, which offers better battery life, improved performance and a lighter body. But if value is more important to you, grab the Acer Nitro 5 and put the money you save toward a few games.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Comment
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile: Mid range dedicated graphics card for laptops based on the desktop GTX 1650 and therefore the Turing architecture (TU117 chip in 12nm FFN) without raytracing and Tensor cores. Available with 896 and 1024 shaders.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i5-9300H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates four processor cores clocked at 2.4 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
