Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-5354
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- Last seen at $279.99 at Best Buy on Nov 11.
Our take on the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-5354
The Nitro 5 AN517-55-5354 is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop with a 12-core Intel Core i5-12500H, an RTX 3050 with 4 GB, 512 GB of SSD storage and a 144 Hz Full HD screen. The large chassis leaves room for a number pad, a full set of ports including RJ45 LAN and HDMI, and better cooling than thin 15-inch rivals. It suits gamers and students who want a big screen and don't mind carrying a heavy machine. The trade-offs are real: no backlit keyboard, no card reader, a dimmer panel than pricier gaming laptops, and it ships with FreeDOS, so you must install Windows yourself.
- 12-core i5-12500H handles games and heavy multitasking well
- 144 Hz Full HD panel makes fast games feel smooth
- RTX 3050 with 4 GB runs modern titles at medium settings
- Full port set: USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, RJ45 and headphone jack
- Number pad and roomy 17.3-inch chassis
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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-5354 price history
Lowest price we've seen: $279.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
What reviewers say
Owners of the Nitro 5 line generally rate the performance and screen smoothness for the money, while criticising fan noise, plastic build and battery life. The 17-inch version is liked for its big display and ports but called heavy and dim.
- PerformancePraisedOwners say the 12-core i5 keeps up with games and everyday work without stutter.
- Fan noiseCriticisedReviewers report the fans get loud during gaming and heavy loads.
- Battery lifeCriticisedUsers say it lasts only a few hours unplugged, so it stays near an outlet.
Questions and answers
- Does it come with Windows?
- No. It ships with FreeDOS, so you need to install Windows or Linux yourself, including drivers from Acer's support site.
- Can it run modern games?
- Yes at medium settings and 1080p. The RTX 3050 with 4 GB handles most current titles, but the 4 GB of video memory limits high textures and future releases.
- Is the RAM or storage upgradeable?
- Yes. The chassis has accessible memory slots and an M.2 slot, so you can add RAM and a second SSD.
- Does it have a backlit keyboard?
- No. This configuration has no keyboard backlight, so typing in the dark relies on the screen.
- How does it compare with a 15-inch Nitro 5?
- It has the same class of CPU and GPU but a larger 17.3-inch screen, a number pad and more room for cooling, at the cost of weight and portability.
- What ports does it have?
- USB-C, USB-A (5 and 10 Gbps), HDMI, RJ45 LAN and a headphone jack. There is no card reader and no optical drive.
- Is the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-5354 at its lowest price?
- The lowest price we've seen is $279.99 at Best Buy on November 9.
