Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

vibrant full-hd display

ample storage options

decent cooling system

heavy build

average battery life

modest audio quality

plastic chassis

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate screen

reasonable price point

ample connectivity options

robust gaming performance

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Obsidian black Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, HDCP Compliant
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 52 R32A
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