You can start off with the standard configuration, which comes with the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 (AN515-58) processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. These components can be matched up with a pair of M.2 SSDs and up to 32 GB of DDR4 3200 RAM. This model also gets a QHD 165 Hz panel that has a 3 ms response time for pleasantly fluid gameplay. You also get Intel Killer Ethernet E2600 and Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i for even faster connectivity.
For people who prefer AMD, the Acer Nitro 5 can also be equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor (AN515-46) and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. In this particular model, the RAM also gets updated to 32 GB of the latest-generation DDR5 4800 MHz modules. The changes continue with the inclusion of two AMD FreeSync-rated display options. One is a 144 Hz FHD panel, while the other is a 165 Hz QHD Panel.
Of course, there is always the option to go bigger, with a pair of 17.3-inch models (AN517-55, AN517-42) that feature various IPS panels (QHD/FHD 165 Hz, FHD 144 Hz) for you to pick from. Just like other models from the brand, the design remains the same, despite the change in screen size. You still get a tough metal chassis with dual-fan cooling and a redesigned airflow that features an intake on both the chassis’ top and bottom, along with four exhaust ports.
Users can modulate the cooling power and fan speeds with the NitroSense utility app, a built-in software solution that also allows you to overclock the CPU/GPU and customize the 4-zone RGB keyboard’s lighting. The full-size keyboard also hides a pair of decent speakers, which support DTS:X Ultra for a realistic 3D spatial soundscape.
Users can always go for external peripherals to handle their audio-visual experience, as the Nitro 5’s features a full range of ports, including HDMI 2.1 and support for both USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2. The Intel-powered model also includes a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port, while the AMD-powered model includes USB 4.
There are truly a lot of options to pick from, with the price for the Intel 15.6-inch model starting at EUR 1,549. The AMD version is priced competitively at EUR 1,599. The story is the same with the 17.3-inch model, with the Intel processor costing around EUR 1,649 and the AMD processor coming at EUR 1,699. These are pretty affordable prices for laptops that can get you some of the best performance in FHD gaming within either processor’s ecosystem.
