Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop | Intel Core i7-14650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.3″ FHD IPS 165Hz G-SYNC Display | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB Gen 4 SSD | Killer Wi-Fi 6E |…

8 reviews for Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop | Intel Core i7-14650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.3″ FHD IPS 165Hz G-SYNC Display | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB Gen 4 SSD | Killer Wi-Fi 6E |…

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   R Dub – November 20, 2024

   The computer was delivered ahead of the schedule given by Amazon. The installation was easy and so far the computer has met all my expectation

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   J. Bird – November 21, 2024

   I am Game Artist. I use 3D modeling and game engine programs like Unity, 3DsMax, Blender, Photoshop, and Unreal. I also play plenty of MMORGs and Steam games in my (very little) free-time. And I really needed a new work/personal gaming laptop as my last Acer Predator was starting to degrade after several years of constant use. So I decided to try the Nitro since I really liked the Predator and have an Acer monitor as well.

   So here’s my thoughts:

   DISPLAY
   This is something very important to me being an artist. And the colors are accurate and vivid. I don’t have any issue editing my art as I switch displays. It can also get quite bright, nothing too eye burning (I keep it on the lower side) and the screen itself is quite large, and visible even from 2 feet away on a desk.

   PROCESSOR SPEED / RAM / GPU
   Using Unity and Unreal, this laptop has been able to handle my beefy VFX work without issue. Same with my of my 3D Modeling and 3D Sculpting work which can be quite demanding on the GPU. Although the RAM is on the low-medium side so I will be looking into getting an additional one so things run a little faster.

   STORAGE
   I upgraded on hard-drive storage when it came to this laptop and I’m so glad I have. All those programs I listed above + PC games can take up a lot of space and I have not had an issue needing to delete something in order to do something else.

   HARDWARE DESIGN
   Its nice, sleek, and simple. Very similar to the 2018 Predator I have. The keyboard does light up, which I always like but you can not program custom colors (which is no issue for me but good to know). The only other thing is that this is a LARGE laptop. It is larger than my last one and I really like it being this size for the display. It luckily does fit in my laptop bag but I would make sure to measure yours to make sure this will work for you.

   PRICE
   Buying a laptop will always be an expense, especially a gaming laptop. But for the storage space, display quality, and RAM, this laptop is a great deal for $1,200.

   FINAL THOUGHTS

   Its been 2 months since Ive been using this laptop and I have had a great experience. Gamer or Artist, I would definitely recommend.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Naglfarslayer – December 10, 2024

   This ACER Nitro 5 I received is a terrific laptop; granted, I’m not super hip on all the latest and greatest on a laptop, but what this laptop does do is the keyboard feel is good, the build quality is fairly solid, there’s a separate numerical keyboard, and it works like it should, meaning no blue screen of death and glitches. The model I bought does have a backlit keyboard, but it is only backlit in red; this model does not have the multiple different colors. Next, the 16 GB of RAM, it is configured in two sticks of 8 GB. So, if one (like I did…) buy another single 16 GB RAM stick expecting to upgrade to a total of 32 GM of RAM, nope. Your final tally will be 24 GB of RAM (8 GB (stock) + 16 GB (new) = 24 GB of RAM). All in all, I am very satisfied with this machine, for the money. Two thumbs up.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   David Mills – December 16, 2024

   Very impressed with the quality and performance of the laptop and the speed of delivery considering it was shipped from YS to UAE. I ordered one earlier which was unfortunately not working but I managed to return it and got a full refund. Very happy with the service.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Naglfarslayer – December 17, 2024

   UPDATE (22 March 2022):
   New unit arrived yesterday and started up perfectly.

   As for a laptop, it’s perfectly functional. The design is nice, the keyboard feels nice (trackpad takes some getting used to clicking), there are enough ports for the peripherals I use, and it’s run older games for 5 hours straight with negligible heat. I haven’t tested the webcam and microphone yet.

   I don’t play new or graphic-intensive games, but this ran very well on older games (Team Fortress 2, Spec Ops: The Line, Magic the Gathering 2014) and some newer ones (Deep Rock Galactic). I plan to run Halo Infinite and Outer Wilds later this week and expect it to perform well.

   I will keep this updated as my time with this computer progresses. 5/5

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   OLD REVIEW (20 March 2022):

   TL;DR – I’m sure the laptop is great but the one I received is defective (can’t charge – motherboard issue). I am returning it to Amazon and have ordered another one, as I’m sure a functioning unit will meet my expectations for this product. I will update my review when my second order arrives. As for now, 1 star for defective product.

   I wanted a budget gaming laptop to replace my retired ASUS G55VW (2011). I chose this model due to its strong specs for a budget device, including an RTX 3050Ti (midrange for graphics cards in 2021 but supports the burgeoning ray-tracing technology used in current games), Core i7 CPU, 1 TB SSD storage, and 16GB memory. I also chose this because I wanted a 17-inch screen. The price point maxed out my acceptable budget range (~$1200).

   I believe this laptop is a good choice for me considering these specs and the price, and I look forward to trying it out.

   HOWEVER, the model I received appears to be defective – I believe I got a lemon. Upon unboxing, plugging the charger into the laptop did not illuminate the ‘charging’ light on the laptop, even after trying different electrical outlets and surge protectors. I took it to a local computer repair shop and the tech confirmed the charger itself was functional, as his voltmeter reported 19+ V. Upon opening the device and testing it, he concluded that something was wrong with the motherboard that prevented charging (I am unfamiliar with computers and cannot relay the significance of what he said).

   I filed for a return-and-replace with Amazon; they accepted the return but denied the replacement – likely so I couldn’t keep both laptops and run. The laptop is currently repackaged and I will drop it off at UPS for a return in the next couple of days.

   I immediately ordered another unit, as this model was my first choice. I expect the second product to work just fine and meet my purchasing expectations, and eagerly await its arrival. I understand defective products are produced and shipped as a natural part of the production process, and do not consider this representative of Acer.

   While I’m sure the product will meet my expectations, I am saddened to receive a defective model. I will provide an updated review when my second order arrives.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Adityan S Murthy – December 19, 2024

   Great machine very good service, but would have liked an au power cable

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Mr. Jean J. Renard – January 10, 2025

   no problems in setting up the laptop very happy with my new machine

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Mick – January 24, 2025

   The battery can’t last very long even when the performance is not max out.