Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

large display size

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Obsidian black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - 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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
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 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 256 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
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 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
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 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
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 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, HDD kit
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 Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense -
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 53R6 52
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