Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. Alienware x17 R2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and Alienware x17 R2. 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 (AN517-52) 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

Alienware x17 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x17 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling technology

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and Alienware x17 R2
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. Alienware x17 R2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.99 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Lunar light
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 480 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 87 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
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
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) Alienware x17 R2
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 53R6 -
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