Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17). 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.

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

good thermal management

decent build quality

144hz refresh rate

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sharp full-hd display

expandable storage options

decent thermal management

attractive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

plastic build quality

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 3.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Microphone input
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 WINDFORCE Cooling System Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51
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