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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-738R

Specifications

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-738R
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-738R (Nitro 5 AN517 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-12700H 14 x 1.7 - 4.7 GHz, 115 W PL2 / Short Burst, 80 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 1425 MHz, RAM: 1750 MHz, 80 W TDP, GDDR6, Nvidia 512.74
Memory
16 GB 
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, B173HAN04.0, IPS, 144 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Alder Lake-P PCH
Storage
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ, 512 GB 
, M.2-2280 NVMe, 440 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Alder Lake-P PCH - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Kopfhörer-/Mikrofon-Kombianschluss
Networking
Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW) (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): 28.6 x 400.5 x 294 ( = 1.13 x 15.77 x 11.57 in)
Battery
90.61 Wh, 5884 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, 230W-Netzteil, Acer Care Center, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
3.062 kg ( = 108.01 oz / 6.75 pounds), Power Supply: 787 g ( = 27.76 oz / 1.74 pounds)
Price
1699 EUR

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 83.9% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 96%, features: 58%, display: 85% mobility: 61%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 76%

Reviews for the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-738R

83.9% Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3060 in review: Fast gaming laptop with the latest Intel Alder Lake CPU | Notebookcheck
Acer's Nitro 5 series is known for its affordable gaming machines. The latest Alder Lake CPU and a fast GeForce RTX 3060 aim to put this particular model on solid footing. However, there is a lot of criticism in terms of noise. More details can be found in the following review.
Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-55) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/31/2022

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.


i7-12700H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


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.


3.062 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.


83.9%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2022-09-24 (Update: 2022-09-24)