Our review of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF
designer gaming laptop, theAcer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF benefits from a powerful Intel Octo Core i9 Tiger Lake-H processor and 16 GB of RAM which accelerate multimedia processing like the high-end NVIDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3070 ray tracing graphics card capable of running recent games . Featuring a 17-inch IPS Full HD anti-reflective screen that improves fluidity in games with its 144Hz frequency, this versatile laptop designed for gaming and creating benefits from enhanced responsiveness thanks to its fast (but limited capacity) SSD storage. , a backlit keyboard or even connectivity with Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and Wi-Fi ax, all under Windows 11.
Best known price: 1499€
Features of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF
| Screen(s) | 17.3’’ Full HD LED IPS 144Hz 300cd/m² 3ms ComfyView bords fins (1920×1080, antireflet) |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-11900H Tiger Lake-H (2.5 GHz, 8 cœurs) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 Go (2 x 8 Go) DDR4 3200 MHz (32 Go), 2 slots (occupés) |
| Graphic card | NVIDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB GDDR6 dedicated (up to 1485 MHz, TDP 75W), Intel Iris Xe integrated in the processor and Optimus |
| Storage | SSD M.2 de 512 Go (NVMe PCIe, 2280) |
| connectors | 3 USB 3.2 (Gen2, 1 alimenté) + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2) Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0 |
| Network | Wi-Fi ax (2×2, Wi-Fi 6 Killer AX 1650i), Bluetooth 5.1 + Ethernet Gigabit (Killer Ethernet E2600) |
| Backlit Keyboard | Oui, RGB 4 zones |
| Numeric keypad | Oui |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 speakers Waves MaxxAudio, TrueHarmony |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64 bits |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 6 hours / Li-Polymer 4 cells 3560mAh 57Whr |
| Poids / Dimensions (mm) | 2.7 Kg / 403.5 x 280 x 24.9 |
The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF once morest the competition
The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF is showing right now promotion chez Boulanger and positions itself as one of the few in its class to offer such a powerful processor with such a powerful graphics card.
If this Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF does not meet all your criteria, you will find on our guide PC portable gamer other configurations to play with a similar budget. For the same budget, choose the model with the most powerful graphics card, it will have the most impact on performance.
Chassis, connectors, screen of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF
It sports a gamer look with its black design with angular lines and touches of red.
This creative gaming laptop is cooled with CoolBoost technology via 2 adjustable fans via the NitroSense app, heat pipes and air vents.
This versatile laptop for gamers and creatives is well equipped in terms of connectivity with its USB-C Thunderbolt, its Bluetooth 5.1 wireless modules and Wi-Fi ax (newer and more efficient than Wi-Fi ac) to communicate and connect remotely, its practical HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or a monitor for example, its Ethernet and audio ports or its 3 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers of up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are plugged into it.
The chiclet keyboard can be backlit of course so that we can better discern its keys in the dark.
The screen lends itself well to displaying High Definition content such as videos due to its Full HD definition and 16:9 format. It also has a frequency of 144Hz which enhances fluidity in games compared to the standard 60Hz. Thanks to IPS technology, the screen also offers more faithful than average colorimetry with significant viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical. In addition, as it is anti-reflective, the screen also offers better visibility in a bright environment (eg outdoors) than a glossy panel while being more restful for the eyes in prolonged use.
Performance, autonomy of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF
The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-54-90GF can appeal to those who want to acquire a versatile 17-inch laptop PC that is powerful in gaming and creating.
It incorporates one of the most powerful mobile processors, the Core i9-11900H Intel Octo Core Tiger Lake-H here associated with 16 GB of RAM to provide overall power capable of satisfying demanding users.
This core notably guarantees much faster processing than a Quad/Hexa Core processor and 8 GB DDR4, the difference being particularly noticeable under work that consumes CPU and RAM resources taking advantage of multicores, such as video editing, 3D rendering or retouching. Photo.
Creators will therefore be delighted, especially since the GeForce RTX 3070 dedicated graphics card on board accelerates multimedia processing under software using GPU computing power, such as Adobe Premiere / Photoshop or Sony Vegas.
However, the high-end GeForce RTX 3070 ray tracing with NVIDIA Ampere architecture primarily targets gamers. However, it is possible to play the most recent titles that require graphics resources at a good level of detail thanks to the GeForce RTX 3070.
In practice, the GeForce RTX 3070 ray tracing is activated by Optimus technology to perform graphics work deemed too heavy for the Iris Xe directly housed in the Core i9, typically for gaming. With one or the other of these graphic parts, it is of course possible to watch photos and videos.
The Iris Xe is favored to the maximum by Optimus despite its much more modest benefits because it consumes little energy which promotes autonomy.
In this regard, bet on regarding 6 hours of battery operation in light use.
Best known price: 1499€
On the storage side, there is an SSD which clearly enhances responsiveness and fluidity on a daily basis compared to a simple hard drive. Thanks to the SSD, for example, you can get to online game cards faster and you get much faster game/software launches, processing and starts/stops.
It must be said that an SSD is much faster than a hard drive while being less energy-consuming, more robust and silent.
The 512 GB capacity offered here corresponds to the standard for hard drives, which may be too tight for some.
However, if you need more space, you can use an external storage unit. Favoring a USB-C / Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 device then represents an interesting option for obtaining fast transfers.
Finally, if it is not the most easily transportable because of its weight and its large format, a 17 inch is nevertheless comfortable for mainly sedentary use (eg at home).
In any case, expect this versatile multimedia creator gaming laptop to heat up and be heard when pushed hard (eg games, treatments).
And ventilated support can be paired with this computer as needed to contain its temperatures (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).
