Yea.... some upgrade with a display that STILL has 43% color-accuracy. No thank you. By comparison Lenovo's Legion 5 series has had 100% sRGB since 2017.
@Jarrod, regarding the Type-C Power Delivery, it is actually 65W. The 15W (5V 3A) is actually USB Charging output by that port if you connect any mobile device like Phone or Tablet.
I own the 2017 version of this laptop I think. It's super interesting to see how the newer versions have progressed I enjoy watching your reviews as always. I have owned a 3080 desktop I built for a couple years now so I don't game on the laptop as often anymore but use it a ton for school. I'll have to get a new laptop someday when it eventually likely breaks but it's still holding up strong for now, love keeping up with how the newer laptops are improving
Same here, running an intel version and when I bought it I tried to plan for a laptop to last atleast 3-4 years before I had to consider a new laptop. It's now been 5 years and I'm back in the market even though my 2017 laptop is still running strong. I think I could run easy games like Rocket League, Minecraft etc. on it for atleast another 2-3 years before I start seeing hardware issues. Acer is killing it with Nitro laptops imo... I'm really interested in the 2022 Acer Nitro 5 with i7-12700H and RTX 3070ti...
@@UshTheGreat yeah no kidding! I am using a stronger desktop now so I won't be needing a new laptop anytime soon but it's still going strong and I will probably use it for years to come especially on trips and for school work it's so nice
Option: 2022 seems to be a year of redemption for laptop manufacturers. A few examples: Asus with including MUX switches with all their laptops this year. Improving the TUF lineup. Acer noticeably improving their lineup, particularly the Helios 300. Lenovo solving their Corsair iCue battery drain issues. Dell actually fixing issues with their G15 through updates!!!!! And most importantly, Jarrod's Tech reviews getting even better as time goes by even though they were excellent at the start of 2022! Aaaaannnddd the Victus has a companion!!!
@@emirkarapnar8085 Şu Jarrod'ın incelemesinde çok bi throttle yok gibiydi, en azından turboda. Önceki kasaların ısınma sorunu çözmüşler. Bu ay fiyatı biraz gerilerse harika olur. Bu bütçede en iyisi bu olur herhalde.
compared to the old bad version of nitro, this 2022 version is almost like a whole different line of laptop better fan, 3 possible hdd slot, different port positions, whole lot better lighting on the keyboard than the only red light waiting to see how much it will be priced in my country. thanks for the info as always
I just got a Nitro 5 AN515-58-79A5 at Micro Center for $1,100 when originally $1,800. Specs i7 12th Gen 12700H 1.7GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6; 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM; 1TB Solid State Drive with 1080p 165Hz screen. I think I got myself a steal for the price!
I got this for Christmas and I used it for the first time today and it's so good, I can't wait to see it's true potential because I haven't had a new laptop in like 5 years so getting a gaming laptop like this is so refreshing.
you open on christmas eve? anyway its nice to know you got a good one yes you did. You can play all game but to ad it you do also need mouse instead of using that trackpad. Helping you out without a mouse is useless to play game unless if you have a controller ps4 xbox, you then can hook that bluetooth pair. Roblox with this laptop will be amazing for you 60fps Will have fun
That ~20W CPU cap while the GPU is in use will cost big time in apps like Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc. The display might not be ideal for photo or video editing, but it’s fine for everyday gaming. A display with low colour gamut, low brightness, very slow response time, no g-sync nor adaptive sync/freesync; on a laptop that’s over $1300 just makes very little sense in the current market.
Can the screen be calibrated though or that’s just how the panel is from the factory and there’s no other way around it? Other than just buying another laptop with a better screen.. Currently own an msi with i7 7th gen and it’s lacking the performance I need for photo and video editing and was thinking about cheaper laptops with i7 12700h. My msi has a 1080p 120hz screen factory calibrated so I can use it for photo editing at least.
@@Super01041994 unfortunately, the screen can’t be calibrated to increase the colour accuracy, that’s just how it is from the factory. You can connect a much better external monitor but they still cost quite a bit
@@alun1038 Then I think I'm going for another brand which has a calibrated screen with 100% srgb as I want to edit from my laptop so an external screen is out of the question for now. Thanks for clarification
Bought an i5 12500h believe. Good gaming laptop. Didn't feel too cheap compared to the Zephyrus g14 that I got before. Comes with a 3050ti and 16 gigs of ram.
There may be better laptops on the market atm. But if you find a solid deal, then it's a good introduction gaming laptop. It is on the bigger side, though
As a owner of this laptop as a first PC I think it’s honestly a great computer for what it is but I don’t find the keyboard flimsy and you can stop the screen from wobbling by buying a monitor (kinda a no-brainer)
thank you so much for making these videos. i spent the last few days trying to figure out what laptop to buy and your videos have helped immensely with how in depth and methodical they are. i really appreciate it, you can really tell how much work you put into them. i wish you all the best, thanks again
I am still happy with my Nitro 5 2019 model. The 2022 model has not changed much from 2019 ones in designe, except some ports were mounted on the back side and, of course, better hardware. What I like in NItro 5 laptops is the cooling design that allows the machine to stay quite silent and not too hot during gaming unlike other budget-friendly machines + the best upgradability in its class (two slots for RAM; two m.2 slots + one 2.5 slots + possibility to upgrade WiFi card)
@@blinkreveluvies3675 Hi, the laptop has i5-8300h, GTX 1050 (3GB), 16 GB RAM (I added 8 GB by myself), and 2.5 TB SSD (2 TB added). I use the laptop every day for my work (light office applications), video editing (Davinci Resolve), and some gaming despite the GPU being quite weak by today's standard. However, It surprisingly allows me to play some relatively new games in medium/high preset in the range of 30-60 fps (RE 7 - up to 60 fps, newest Tomb Raired - up to 45 fps, etc) and older titles in the highest preset and 60+ fps (Bioshock collection, The Evil Within, DOOM 2016, etc.), which is a big step up compared to my Xbox one and PS4. Regarding the issues with the laptop - no problems were detected during almost 3 years of everyday use. Also, the battery still holds for 3+hours of light usage (office work, web browsing, etc)
The issue of laptop heating is easy to solve, you just have to go in Power settings and there you will find performance options for various modes of "Acer Nitro Sense" Reduce a little bit, In normal mode I have reduced the maximum power up to 80%, it is more than enough to edit videos etc.. At maximum performance I have the maximum energy limit up to 90%, this means the computer doesn't heat up as much, I can play heavy games without problems just at 70 degrees.
Finally a budget machine. I do consider the Nitro to be the best low tier options for gaming. Not bad for what it's worth but yeah that $1600 price tag for higher config is not worth it. Better hope it comes down in deals soon.
I just ordered the Acer Nitro 5 with Ryzen 5600H, 95w RTX 3011053060, 8gb 3200mhz RAM, 144hz 1080p display, and 512gb nvme ssd for $650 during black Friday. It's going to be a giant leap from the HP with Ryzen 5500u integrated graphics I've been using. Lol
I love the time and effort you put in all of your reviews, great work! So I know it would be a lot of work but it would be amazing to be ables to see a small conclusion of the reviews of all the laptop deals on your website so you can see how good of a deal it actually is
I have the 2020 version, it’s holding up very strongly, performs well. Runs all the games I play. I upgraded my ram and games run amazing on it now. I know I want to upgrade to something better at some point, it will probably be another nitro 5. I’m running the 17” 1660TI. Looking at storage upgrades now.
@@cedrickbote5441 I just purchased this laptop today, it runs very hot. I am going to try a cooling tray before deciding it ai am going to keep it or not. The HP I had did not heat up near as much.
I've had mine for a year and the fans would ramp up to insane levels, I redid the thermal paste recently with some premium mx-6 and while its still loud its no where near what it used to be.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your detailed review of Acer's Nitro 5 gaming laptop. It's great to see all the improvements they've made this year, especially with the addition of a MUX switch and higher GPU power limits. The increased performance compared to last year's model is definitely a plus, and the option for a 1440p 165Hz screen sounds promising for those looking for a better display. I also appreciate the information on battery life and the suggestion to consider the Ryzen 6000 configuration for better battery performance. The loud fans and the screen wobbling could be minor inconveniences for some users, but overall, it seems like a solid gaming laptop option. The pricing and availability details you provided are helpful, although it's a bit disappointing to see the current price increase compared to last year's model. It's good to know that the Helios 300 with similar specs is available at a similar price point, which gives consumers more choices. Once again, thanks for the thorough review and for keeping us informed about the latest gaming laptops. Your insights are always valuable! Cheers!
Actually good and more budget friendly since alot of people still want a cheap SSD satas or even HDD to store their stuffs who doesn't mind the slow speed
4:27 idk about the other regions, but in my region, the AMD options (Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3050Ti/3060) don't come with the screws and cables for the HDD. Only Intel options have them, even though Acer website clearly stated that both AMD and Intel options support up to 2TB HDD
I bought a acer nitro in April this year and returned it less than a week later it's cheap quality and performance is unstable and don't say all laptop are trash because I recently got a asus tuf and it is awesome
This is a great review, i will go for this one tomorrow if im lucky, as latest when i get my salary the first week of November. Seems like the best budget choise to be able to play some good old games and at the same time enjoy the speed of 16gb ram in other processes im using it for.
I purchased the Acer Nitro 5 2022 a month ago here in India and i have 2 sticks of 1Rx8 Memory pre-installed. So I think it varies on location to location which rank ram u will get. (My laptop is i5-12500H with RTX 3050 95W varient).
Isn't the Asus Tuf a budget laptop too? How would this year's Tuf compare to this Nitro 5? And while I'm on it, how would the Helios compare against the 5 Pro?
I have had laptops for a lifetime. Mostly, the battery life is the first to deteriorate. My 2017 4 year old Acer Nitro 5 screen flickered beyond recognition ahead of its battery. I was really frustrated.
And today it can be bought new for under $1200 in Australia. Im sure i could spend more but i find gamming laptops seem to be built with some rough play in mind and have some performance behind it, i just bought one and given the most power-hungry thing i do is make models, slice them and print them the nitro 5 is more than enough.
It's honestly not a bad laptop. I used this same model for several months before getting an Asus laptop. It doesn't really have bloatware, doesn't get hot at all, easily upgradable, and the picture quality isn't bad at all.
Gotta love how so many people asking you to compare acer laptops with legion laptops while you literally already review so many legion laptops this year and always include them on benchmark graphs in every newest videos, yet so many people are too lazy to check them out and decide for themselves.
Seems like Acer Nitro 5 varies a lot for different countries. I got the following in Feb 2022 : Nitro AN517-41 17" QHD 165Hz screen AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.20 GHz 32.0 GB Nvidia 3060 1TB SSD Don't seem to see this spec being mentioned. Its been really good for the price and the 3060 is enough gaming on the 17" QHD screen. Same finding with the cooling as your video, the fans on max, or with coolers don't seem to change the temp and in fact seems a little bit higher by 2-3deg (at least base on the NitroSense software )
Hey Jarrod I have a question bugging me since the launch of rtx 4000 series We saw a substantial increase in the GPU prices How will this effect laptop in the next generation, i mean i don't want to see laptops with rtx 4060 on 1800$ price tag
Hi everyone, i have the Acer Nitro5 "17" from 2022 with Intel 7 and I only pay 900€ here in Germany 🤙 I'm really happy with it, i can playBf2042 with 140 fps , BF4 and BF5 until 180 fps, i play on a 27 inches screen with 165 MHz 1ms and I also change the Ram to 32 Gb RAM 💪❤️ was a little bit noisy when playing at beginning because of the cooler, then I discovered if we reduce the amount of energy will also reduces the temperature 🌡️ and the fans coller as well 👍, I reduce the energy system to max 80% in " Acer moderated performance" and max 90% in " Maximum performance " , makes a lot of difference gaming and working 👍 also improves the computer Lifetime . It's a choice for for people who wants something good to start with lower budget 😉👌Price/benefits 👍👍👍👍👍 5 stars
I have this laptop. Let me warn everyone watching this not to buy it. Within a week of use, i encountered power issues wherein the laptop will turn off by itself randomly. Audio issues such as ridiculously low volume levels and audio pops, graphical issues etc the list goes on. Customer service is also non existent. This is the worst laptop anyone can buy.
Whole 900-1200$ laptop segment is dominated by great price/perfomance of asus g15 advantage edition imo. Like whats the point of buing geforce 3060 laptop when you can have 6800m for the same price if not cheaper?
I bought Acer Nitro 5 2021 for 1,180$ which is amazing considering the specs i5 11th gen RTX 3060 32GB RAM 2tb storge, 1tb ssd & 1tb hdd and I have to say, it is amazing!!
80$ more you could get Katana MSI i7 12th , RTX 3050 4g , Ram 16g , 1tb ssd 500gb btw not to hate or anything just heard people saying that Nitro is very fragile and Low end hardware , compare to any other PC brand like Asus , Dell at least MSI Katana has better improvement of the thin one
@@ratanaksenasam2879 80$ more for a lower graphics card, less ram and storage? I honestly don't understand why people are hating on the nitro. I mostly use it for 3D and casual gaming and considering everything it is very good. This is my first gaming laptop btw so I don't have much experience but I can assure you that the nitro is a good laptop.
@@JA3_J-A3 Less but better quality. I mean Yeah it's fine if you already have it, its not bad really its worth the bucks. You get what you pay for. But Specs isn't what all the cost is about. It's about the materials built inside and outside, each laptop have different built, plus the screen. It's for long term use. Also CPU is really important for laptops. Actually just giving you some understanding about Laptop.
I waited this video for a long time, thank you so much ! As a student I’m very happy to can buy a good i5-12500h + rtx 3060 version laptop config for 999€. I will upgrade the ram to 2x32gb 2933mhz cl19 for 200€ more.
I have had a nitro 5 AN515-57-5700 for a year and the charging port in the back of it might not be working much anymore. I can almost never charge my laptop and when I do it is still inconvenient and or inconsistent. I tried to take it to a repair shop and they said they couldn't fix it. I am aware of double tap charging and I think that it might actually be the reason it got messed up because it could have been tearing it up with all the clicking every time I plugged it
Hey Jarrod ^^ I am planning on buying an Alienware m15 R7 with an I7 12th gen and an RTX 3070 TI, will there be a future video on this laptop by any chance? im still not sure if its the best thing out there for now.. Thank u in advance and i would really love to see that video as it will definitely make me make up my mind on it
I just got this exact model a few days ago and I love it! I'm able to play most modern games in ultra with all the bells and whistles on. Also on 1440p. Funny story, the charger came unplugged unbeknownst to me and I was able to play the game on ultra still with only a tiny hit in performance. Really interesting! Would not suggest doing that for long though as the CPU heated up very quickly.
@@seantracy8259 Thanks for the reply Sean ^^ Happy to hear that, i am just not that good with computers, i dont wanna make the wrong decision, especially when this one is quite expensive.. but your comment kinda crushed some doubts i had.. i dont wanna play in 1440p, i just want a beast that wouldnt feel outdated after a couple of years.. yk what im talking about? hopefully Jarrod uploads a video on it in the future, but even if he doesnt.. i think im still gonna get it as soon as i get a chance.. thanks again ^^
So, I do have the RTX 4050 one of this laptop. And I think with 1TB SSD Storage, 16GB RAM, Intel core i7 12th gen I definently got great specs for both gaming and video editing. But as you expect the only two issues are the poor color accuracy and the mediocre speakers (while at least it still has SOME bass in it) which are two distracting things to consider. At least, I am not making artworks on a device like this since an ipad is a much better option, but for video editing without focussing on the colors, it’s still fine for me. I like 1440p but these laptops are still very expensive to afford which is why I went for the cheaper 1080p one. But it will be the last time I am ever buying a laptop with a 1080p screen. If you ever consider reviewing the Acer Nitro 17, I hope you can review both the 1080p and 1440p models.
@@drummer7557 a lot of issues? I got only one issue which is the color accuracy. After a few months I realised the speakers aren’t as bad as I thought at first.
@@infernal-toad I'm talking over time, gaming laptops only last an average of 3 years, Acers biggest problems are when you turn them off the screen goes black and never comes back on. Or the laptop just never powers on again. Check out all the refurbished ones they sell. Good luck!
@@drummer7557 duh, my previous acer laptop lasted over 5 years and wasn’t even broken. It just had outdated specs that I had to replace it. Also, both normal and gaming laptops lasting 3 years is just too short in my opinion. Idk what you’re even talking about.
@jarred, maybe youve explained this somewhere but, whats faster, ryzen 9hx or intel 9 hx? ive seen a computer shop website that says i9 has the base cpu speed of 1.9 with boosting up to 3.2 and the ryzen has the base cpu speed at 3.2 with boosting up to 4.9. but the intel i9 has more cores and threads. also im on a webpage right now that says the base speed for i9 is 3.2 with boosting up to 5.2 and the ryzen has a base speed of 3.3 with boosting up to 5. so. . . ?
Hi Jarrod, Can you please include performance comparison of laptops while using RF simulation tools like CST studio suite, HFSS etc. please. That will be a big help for enthusiasts like me.
Hi Jarrod, i am thnking to buy a new gaming laptop next year so do you have an idea about the release of the the rtx 4000 series and Intel 13th mobile chips or should I just buy this current 12th gen rtx 30 series laptop
@mally02 just be aware of the problem ok, make sure to keep your files on cloud (onedrive). Now im using lenovo already haha, i used to like acer due to its cheaper price but ever since the sudden death, i lost trust with them
Iv only got to 4:35 so far but from what iv seen looks ok just wish it was a stronger less flexible plastic most of the hard plastic laps iv had in the past never flexed as bad as that
will using the type c to display (without turning off optimus and just switching display to only external monitor) use discrete gpu and get more performance like other laptops?
I have ryzen 5 5600h+3060 model and after some tweaking and repasting, CPU temps are about 74-76 degrees even after hours of gaming on auto profile and around 84-86 on quiet. With turbo on aggresive 90degs is max after hour of MW2 on max settings and auto fan profile. Idle temps are around 40 degs in desktop. My model is an515-45-r2vv. Honestly, this is probably best budget laptop i've had so far.
@@angelvelez9543 yup, its very good budget laptop. However if you want better one, go for i7 12th gen or ryzen7,9. Cost more but these new laptops are worth the money for the performance.
Acer Nitro is a great laptop! I have on myself. The only thing thats preventing it for being the best laptop in its price range is the bad quality control of acer. You literally have to hope that the unit you will get isnt defective.
Is it not also possible that because it's a more budget friendly option there's just a lot more people purchasing it therefore you hear about the flaws more often than other expensive laptops? I mean if Acer sells two or three times more of its budget-friendly laptops you're going to hear two or three more times the complaints right?
@@GrabLifeByDaPoosy Thats also another reason why it has a bad reputation for quality control. Example is this video, I dont have the same problem since my screen isnt wobbly when I type. Others report of dim screen etc.. Mine has a very tight hinge
This might be the laptop I'm looking for! I want a laptop that can drive an external monitor without having to power on the dedicated GPU. Is this the same with the Ryzen 7 6800H model?
I love what acer did with upgrading the budget nitro 5 to be much more like midrange laptops and giving that huge high-end upgrade to the helios 300
But the price went up as hell and its not Worth it.
Yea.... some upgrade with a display that STILL has 43% color-accuracy. No thank you. By comparison Lenovo's Legion 5 series has had 100% sRGB since 2017.
@@lars2894 i guess they don't focus on display much since it's gaming laptop
Legion is on league of its own
Im da best pc ever made
@@lars2894my acer nitro 5 has 99% sRGB and 165hz screen.
I7 12700H and RTX 3070
@Jarrod, regarding the Type-C Power Delivery, it is actually 65W. The 15W (5V 3A) is actually USB Charging output by that port if you connect any mobile device like Phone or Tablet.
Your reviews are consistently great. Your review on the MSI Delta 15 from a little while ago convinced me to pick one up on sale for $1099. Cheers!
Glad you like them!
@Your missing father when there’s no way.
USD?
I own the 2017 version of this laptop I think. It's super interesting to see how the newer versions have progressed I enjoy watching your reviews as always. I have owned a 3080 desktop I built for a couple years now so I don't game on the laptop as often anymore but use it a ton for school. I'll have to get a new laptop someday when it eventually likely breaks but it's still holding up strong for now, love keeping up with how the newer laptops are improving
I have the same model too the amd one ! still working decently today
Same here, running an intel version and when I bought it I tried to plan for a laptop to last atleast 3-4 years before I had to consider a new laptop. It's now been 5 years and I'm back in the market even though my 2017 laptop is still running strong. I think I could run easy games like Rocket League, Minecraft etc. on it for atleast another 2-3 years before I start seeing hardware issues. Acer is killing it with Nitro laptops imo... I'm really interested in the 2022 Acer Nitro 5 with i7-12700H and RTX 3070ti...
@@UshTheGreat yeah no kidding! I am using a stronger desktop now so I won't be needing a new laptop anytime soon but it's still going strong and I will probably use it for years to come especially on trips and for school work it's so nice
@@codmwtf8423acer nitro 5 is popular than others 😎😎😎😎😎
I bought an acre nitro 5 last year, and I’m playing cod mw2, bf 2042, cyberpunk, fallout 76 and many other games with no issues.
How’s it going now? I’m buying one soon
can it play them on atleast 120 fps im trying to buy a first computer
@Siil2599 No
@@blackbirght how mucb then
60 to 90 fps i think@Siil2599
Option: 2022 seems to be a year of redemption for laptop manufacturers.
A few examples:
Asus with including MUX switches with all their laptops this year. Improving the TUF lineup.
Acer noticeably improving their lineup, particularly the Helios 300.
Lenovo solving their Corsair iCue battery drain issues.
Dell actually fixing issues with their G15 through updates!!!!!
And most importantly, Jarrod's Tech reviews getting even better as time goes by even though they were excellent at the start of 2022!
Aaaaannnddd the Victus has a companion!!!
What you recommend asus tuf a15 rtx 3060 or acer nitro 5 2022 rtx 3060
@@emirkarapnar8085 tuf
@@emirkarapnar8085 Bende ikisi arasında düşünüyorum şu an. Ama bellek farkından dolayı TUF önde gibi.
@@Mr.Highway. kanka aynen tuf banada daha yakin geliyorda isinmasi korkutuyor
@@emirkarapnar8085 Şu Jarrod'ın incelemesinde çok bi throttle yok gibiydi, en azından turboda. Önceki kasaların ısınma sorunu çözmüşler. Bu ay fiyatı biraz gerilerse harika olur. Bu bütçede en iyisi bu olur herhalde.
compared to the old bad version of nitro, this 2022 version is almost like a whole different line of laptop
better fan, 3 possible hdd slot, different port positions, whole lot better lighting on the keyboard than the only red light
waiting to see how much it will be priced in my country.
thanks for the info as always
I just got a Nitro 5 AN515-58-79A5 at Micro Center for $1,100 when originally $1,800. Specs i7 12th Gen 12700H 1.7GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6; 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM; 1TB Solid State Drive with 1080p 165Hz screen. I think I got myself a steal for the price!
Damn sax deal 3070 + 12700H fo $1100 🔥🔥
I gót it for 1200$
Literally just ordered the laptop yesterday - was watching all reviews couldn’t find a Jarred one. Finally 😃
Just wondering how has the laptop been after 1 year. FPS is still smooth and crispy?
@@RealestHamooddid u got the laptop? I want to buy it and idk yet
@@gheorghemironica444 did u get it also
How is it?
I got this for Christmas and I used it for the first time today and it's so good, I can't wait to see it's true potential because I haven't had a new laptop in like 5 years so getting a gaming laptop like this is so refreshing.
you open on christmas eve? anyway its nice to know you got a good one yes you did. You can play all game but to ad it you do also need mouse instead of using that trackpad.
Helping you out without a mouse is useless to play game unless if you have a controller ps4 xbox, you then can hook that bluetooth pair.
Roblox with this laptop will be amazing for you 60fps
Will have fun
We've got the same history man lol
@@Melodie_Info3 nice I play tons of roblox
@@mattsuper1366 lol
@@erglwrgl what did you get for christmas?
That ~20W CPU cap while the GPU is in use will cost big time in apps like Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc. The display might not be ideal for photo or video editing, but it’s fine for everyday gaming.
A display with low colour gamut, low brightness, very slow response time, no g-sync nor adaptive sync/freesync; on a laptop that’s over $1300 just makes very little sense in the current market.
It really does. I've seen this configuration on sale as low as 1199 on Amazon, which is much more reasonable.
Can the screen be calibrated though or that’s just how the panel is from the factory and there’s no other way around it? Other than just buying another laptop with a better screen.. Currently own an msi with i7 7th gen and it’s lacking the performance I need for photo and video editing and was thinking about cheaper laptops with i7 12700h. My msi has a 1080p 120hz screen factory calibrated so I can use it for photo editing at least.
@@Super01041994 unfortunately, the screen can’t be calibrated to increase the colour accuracy, that’s just how it is from the factory. You can connect a much better external monitor but they still cost quite a bit
@@alun1038 Then I think I'm going for another brand which has a calibrated screen with 100% srgb as I want to edit from my laptop so an external screen is out of the question for now. Thanks for clarification
Bought an i5 12500h believe. Good gaming laptop. Didn't feel too cheap compared to the Zephyrus g14 that I got before. Comes with a 3050ti and 16 gigs of ram.
I believe its an *i7* 12700h, not an i5.
@@timytimotius4679 i don't believe that, cuz i5 models are available with 3050ti
@@piedepewi5 model series is i5 12500h not 12700h, yes there is i5 option for this laptop
What's the battery life like?
There may be better laptops on the market atm. But if you find a solid deal, then it's a good introduction gaming laptop. It is on the bigger side, though
As a owner of this laptop as a first PC I think it’s honestly a great computer for what it is but I don’t find the keyboard flimsy and you can stop the screen from wobbling by buying a monitor (kinda a no-brainer)
It really depends on how you're using the laptop. A monitor is only going to help if you don't intend on using the laptop as a laptop at all.
hows the typing experience? is it tactile and comfortable with good travel distance?
thank you so much for making these videos. i spent the last few days trying to figure out what laptop to buy and your videos have helped immensely with how in depth and methodical they are. i really appreciate it, you can really tell how much work you put into them.
i wish you all the best, thanks again
What laptop did you decide to go with? I’m searching for one too
I am still happy with my Nitro 5 2019 model. The 2022 model has not changed much from 2019 ones in designe, except some ports were mounted on the back side and, of course, better hardware. What I like in NItro 5 laptops is the cooling design that allows the machine to stay quite silent and not too hot during gaming unlike other budget-friendly machines + the best upgradability in its class (two slots for RAM; two m.2 slots + one 2.5 slots + possibility to upgrade WiFi card)
Hi can I know the spec of your nitro 5? does it face any big problem in these 2 years?
Legion is better with thermals and quieter
@@youtubecommenter8532 isnt it like a lot more expensive
having a 2.5 slot is nice
@@blinkreveluvies3675 Hi, the laptop has i5-8300h, GTX 1050 (3GB), 16 GB RAM (I added 8 GB by myself), and 2.5 TB SSD (2 TB added). I use the laptop every day for my work (light office applications), video editing (Davinci Resolve), and some gaming despite the GPU being quite weak by today's standard. However, It surprisingly allows me to play some relatively new games in medium/high preset in the range of 30-60 fps (RE 7 - up to 60 fps, newest Tomb Raired - up to 45 fps, etc) and older titles in the highest preset and 60+ fps (Bioshock collection, The Evil Within, DOOM 2016, etc.), which is a big step up compared to my Xbox one and PS4. Regarding the issues with the laptop - no problems were detected during almost 3 years of everyday use. Also, the battery still holds for 3+hours of light usage (office work, web browsing, etc)
Thank you for such a thorough testing process. You even throw in Linux testing which is super useful
Quiet mode looking great. 82% of the performance for 18dB less of noise (e.i. 3.5x less perceived noise, i think)
The issue of laptop heating is easy to solve, you just have to go in Power settings and there you will find performance options for various modes of "Acer Nitro Sense" Reduce a little bit, In normal mode I have reduced the maximum power up to 80%, it is more than enough to edit videos etc.. At maximum performance I have the maximum energy limit up to 90%, this means the computer doesn't heat up as much, I can play heavy games without problems just at 70 degrees.
@@mrwickptOr even better (for casual use), just use Throttlestop and disable turbo.
Finally a budget machine. I do consider the Nitro to be the best low tier options for gaming. Not bad for what it's worth but yeah that $1600 price tag for higher config is not worth it. Better hope it comes down in deals soon.
Probably will for black Friday or Christmas
I just ordered the Acer Nitro 5 with Ryzen 5600H, 95w RTX 3011053060, 8gb 3200mhz RAM, 144hz 1080p display, and 512gb nvme ssd for $650 during black Friday. It's going to be a giant leap from the HP with Ryzen 5500u integrated graphics I've been using. Lol
Gaming laptops are getting really amazing. I can’t wait in like 4-5 years for the 6000 series. And see what thats like.
thermals will be terrible lol
I love the time and effort you put in all of your reviews, great work!
So I know it would be a lot of work but it would be amazing to be ables to see a small conclusion of the reviews of all the laptop deals on your website so you can see how good of a deal it actually is
Will you suggest me this laptop for editing , gaming and streaming ?
I have the 2020 version, it’s holding up very strongly, performs well. Runs all the games I play. I upgraded my ram and games run amazing on it now. I know I want to upgrade to something better at some point, it will probably be another nitro 5. I’m running the 17” 1660TI. Looking at storage upgrades now.
hey im interested on buying this laptop. what can you say about the body of the laptop being plastic? and does it easily heat up when playing games?
Does it have 6GB VRAM?
@@cedrickbote5441 I just purchased this laptop today, it runs very hot. I am going to try a cooling tray before deciding it ai am going to keep it or not. The HP I had did not heat up near as much.
@@craftycrafter1960is it still worth the purchase? its coming straight away from usa to india..
did you solved the heating? which gpu the rtx 4060 8gb vram model?
@@craftycrafter1960
I've had mine for a year and the fans would ramp up to insane levels, I redid the thermal paste recently with some premium mx-6 and while its still loud its no where near what it used to be.
Hey there!
Thanks for sharing your detailed review of Acer's Nitro 5 gaming laptop. It's great to see all the improvements they've made this year, especially with the addition of a MUX switch and higher GPU power limits. The increased performance compared to last year's model is definitely a plus, and the option for a 1440p 165Hz screen sounds promising for those looking for a better display.
I also appreciate the information on battery life and the suggestion to consider the Ryzen 6000 configuration for better battery performance. The loud fans and the screen wobbling could be minor inconveniences for some users, but overall, it seems like a solid gaming laptop option.
The pricing and availability details you provided are helpful, although it's a bit disappointing to see the current price increase compared to last year's model. It's good to know that the Helios 300 with similar specs is available at a similar price point, which gives consumers more choices.
Once again, thanks for the thorough review and for keeping us informed about the latest gaming laptops. Your insights are always valuable!
Cheers!
Chat-GPT?
A laptop like this is a gaming workhorse, you don't need to treat it like a fancy macbook so you don't need microfiber cloth.
I'm not even that interested in gaming Laptops but I love your channel so here I am
No time wasted and professionally explained. Love it
The design looks a lot more cleaner and sleek compared to the old one that resembled a car
A 2.5" HDD bay in 2022? That's was unexpected
Sata SSD are pretty cheap and can be used for dumb storage.
@@jonnypena7651Dumd storage 😆👌🏼
It's SATA btw.
@@Somehow_Logical My Spanish keyboard betrayed me.
Actually good and more budget friendly since alot of people still want a cheap SSD satas or even HDD to store their stuffs who doesn't mind the slow speed
@@jonnypena7651 oh no brother 😆👍🏼
4:27 idk about the other regions, but in my region, the AMD options (Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3050Ti/3060) don't come with the screws and cables for the HDD. Only Intel options have them, even though Acer website clearly stated that both AMD and Intel options support up to 2TB HDD
Here's hoping this nitro goes the same way the 2022 helios did, and brings about decent improvements
Hi Jarod. In 3:50 you mentioned you could use gsync via hdmi cable but are you connecting to a 2.1 port tv or 2.1 port monitor ?
I bought a acer nitro in April this year and returned it less than a week later it's cheap quality and performance is unstable and don't say all laptop are trash because I recently got a asus tuf and it is awesome
Yes my asus A15 is still live since year 1959
This is a great review, i will go for this one tomorrow if im lucky, as latest when i get my salary the first week of November.
Seems like the best budget choise to be able to play some good old games and at the same time enjoy the speed of 16gb ram in other processes im using it for.
would it work good for video editing on a budget?
and here i am sitting with 11th gen model, should've waited for this one man
I purchased the Acer Nitro 5 2022 a month ago here in India and i have 2 sticks of 1Rx8 Memory pre-installed. So I think it varies on location to location which rank ram u will get. (My laptop is i5-12500H with RTX 3050 95W varient).
rtx 3050 is bad bro
@@Razvan_. depends on what he does and how much he paid
@@Razvan_. nah it’s fine. 1080p gaming at 60+ fps. And high fps on fps games.
bro please do gaming tests and benchmark on your laptop since not many people did video about the i5 12500H variant of it
@@Razvan_. actually my budget was even lower and i was going for 1650 at first but after seeing DLSS magic i increased my budget a bit to get the 3050
Isn't the Asus Tuf a budget laptop too? How would this year's Tuf compare to this Nitro 5? And while I'm on it, how would the Helios compare against the 5 Pro?
I have had laptops for a lifetime. Mostly, the battery life is the first to deteriorate. My 2017 4 year old Acer Nitro 5 screen flickered beyond recognition ahead of its battery. I was really frustrated.
do you have to pay extra to be able to change the color on the keyboard?
And today it can be bought new for under $1200 in Australia. Im sure i could spend more but i find gamming laptops seem to be built with some rough play in mind and have some performance behind it, i just bought one and given the most power-hungry thing i do is make models, slice them and print them the nitro 5 is more than enough.
I brought it and 2 days later I faced screen bleeding issues
It's honestly not a bad laptop. I used this same model for several months before getting an Asus laptop. It doesn't really have bloatware, doesn't get hot at all, easily upgradable, and the picture quality isn't bad at all.
Which are you recommend asus or acer i will buy asus tuf a15 with 3060 or acer nitro 2022 with 3060
@@emirkarapnar8085 i want to know that too
What wud u recommend for gaming laptop in 2022 under £1000
Gotta love how so many people asking you to compare acer laptops with legion laptops while you literally already review so many legion laptops this year and always include them on benchmark graphs in every newest videos, yet so many people are too lazy to check them out and decide for themselves.
Seems like Acer Nitro 5 varies a lot for different countries. I got the following in Feb 2022 :
Nitro AN517-41
17" QHD 165Hz screen
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.20 GHz
32.0 GB
Nvidia 3060
1TB SSD
Don't seem to see this spec being mentioned.
Its been really good for the price and the 3060 is enough gaming on the 17" QHD screen.
Same finding with the cooling as your video, the fans on max, or with coolers don't seem to change the temp and in fact seems a little bit higher by 2-3deg (at least base on the NitroSense software )
It's a 2021 version as far as i can tell, as cpu is 5000 generation
Hey Jarrod
I have a question bugging me since the launch of rtx 4000 series
We saw a substantial increase in the GPU prices
How will this effect laptop in the next generation, i mean i don't want to see laptops with rtx 4060 on 1800$ price tag
Ive seen laptops with 3060s with 1500$ price tag soooo
Hi everyone, i have the Acer Nitro5 "17" from 2022 with Intel 7 and I only pay 900€ here in Germany 🤙 I'm really happy with it, i can playBf2042 with 140 fps , BF4 and BF5 until 180 fps, i play on a 27 inches screen with 165 MHz 1ms and I also change the Ram to 32 Gb RAM 💪❤️ was a little bit noisy when playing at beginning because of the cooler, then I discovered if we reduce the amount of energy will also reduces the temperature 🌡️ and the fans coller as well 👍, I reduce the energy system to max 80% in " Acer moderated performance" and max 90% in " Maximum performance " , makes a lot of difference gaming and working 👍 also improves the computer Lifetime . It's a choice for for people who wants something good to start with lower budget 😉👌Price/benefits 👍👍👍👍👍 5 stars
Me from germeny too how now that
Can you give your opinion about the material lf the labtop as well, I'm not that concerned about the fan, just how tough or weak this labtop is
@@mohamedsherief4085 is really okay 👍
Whatis the cpu temperature of your latpop in normal uses?
@@mrwickpt how and which setting can you tell me?
Hey what are your thoughts on the 3070ti model?
Good news, Nitro 5 3060 i7-12700H in my country use Advanced Optimus + DDR5 and CPU don't capped at 20W :3
I have this laptop. Let me warn everyone watching this not to buy it. Within a week of use, i encountered power issues wherein the laptop will turn off by itself randomly. Audio issues such as ridiculously low volume levels and audio pops, graphical issues etc the list goes on. Customer service is also non existent. This is the worst laptop anyone can buy.
I have this laptop and I love it, it’s really powerful
How is it holding on?
does it get really hot?
Whole 900-1200$ laptop segment is dominated by great price/perfomance of asus g15 advantage edition imo. Like whats the point of buing geforce 3060 laptop when you can have 6800m for the same price if not cheaper?
I bought Acer Nitro 5 2021 for 1,180$ which is amazing considering the specs
i5 11th gen
RTX 3060
32GB RAM
2tb storge, 1tb ssd & 1tb hdd
and I have to say, it is amazing!!
80$ more you could get Katana MSI i7 12th , RTX 3050 4g , Ram 16g , 1tb ssd 500gb
btw not to hate or anything just heard people saying that Nitro is very fragile and Low end hardware , compare to any other PC brand like Asus , Dell at least MSI Katana has better improvement of the thin one
@@ratanaksenasam2879 80$ more for a lower graphics card, less ram and storage? I honestly don't understand why people are hating on the nitro. I mostly use it for 3D and casual gaming and considering everything it is very good. This is my first gaming laptop btw so I don't have much experience but I can assure you that the nitro is a good laptop.
@@JA3_J-A3 Less but better quality. I mean Yeah it's fine if you already have it, its not bad really its worth the bucks. You get what you pay for. But Specs isn't what all the cost is about. It's about the materials built inside and outside, each laptop have different built, plus the screen. It's for long term use. Also CPU is really important for laptops. Actually just giving you some understanding about Laptop.
@@spacemilk___ if you think Spec>quality there you go. You can buy every high spec PC for about 1K ...why the heck they buy ROG for right?
did you say "asus" nitro 5 at the begining??
Just bagged the 12500h 16gb ram rtx 3060 nitro 5 on newegg for $900 after taxes. Hope it's worth it!
These are on eBay for $600 free shipping right now
@@BurnVEVO just found it that’s not the one I got
Whats the display replacement price for this laptop please reply
Thank you for mentioning about the off button!! I thought I was the only one bothered by it 😅
It's worth buy now?
so im assuming this one wont be the best for esport titles due to the cpu limit
This guy pointing towards laptop always gets me. 😂
I have one question... I'm sure sometimes... companies dont ask for laptops back...
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE ONES YOU GET TO KEEP???
The majority of laptops go back to the brands. For laptops I buy, eventually I sell them when I don't think I'll use them anymore.
I waited this video for a long time, thank you so much ! As a student I’m very happy to can buy a good i5-12500h + rtx 3060 version laptop config for 999€. I will upgrade the ram to 2x32gb 2933mhz cl19 for 200€ more.
might be a stupid question but could I use Bluetooth headphones with it?
It has bluetooth, so that should be fine.
Which is better the nitro 5 or the Legion 5i Pro?
Im about the buy the nitro 5 Ryzen 5-5600H 8gb Rtx 3060 for about $1080.00 that I think is a good deal, gonna upgrade it later tho.
I got the 5800 and 3070 for $1300 last year, not a bad setup and runs VR well.
I have had a nitro 5 AN515-57-5700 for a year and the charging port in the back of it might not be working much anymore. I can almost never charge my laptop and when I do it is still inconvenient and or inconsistent. I tried to take it to a repair shop and they said they couldn't fix it. I am aware of double tap charging and I think that it might actually be the reason it got messed up because it could have been tearing it up with all the clicking every time I plugged it
Hey Jarrod ^^ I am planning on buying an Alienware m15 R7 with an I7 12th gen and an RTX 3070 TI, will there be a future video on this laptop by any chance? im still not sure if its the best thing out there for now.. Thank u in advance and i would really love to see that video as it will definitely make me make up my mind on it
I just got this exact model a few days ago and I love it! I'm able to play most modern games in ultra with all the bells and whistles on. Also on 1440p. Funny story, the charger came unplugged unbeknownst to me and I was able to play the game on ultra still with only a tiny hit in performance. Really interesting! Would not suggest doing that for long though as the CPU heated up very quickly.
@@seantracy8259 Thanks for the reply Sean ^^ Happy to hear that, i am just not that good with computers, i dont wanna make the wrong decision, especially when this one is quite expensive.. but your comment kinda crushed some doubts i had.. i dont wanna play in 1440p, i just want a beast that wouldnt feel outdated after a couple of years.. yk what im talking about? hopefully Jarrod uploads a video on it in the future, but even if he doesnt.. i think im still gonna get it as soon as i get a chance.. thanks again ^^
Got the 17.3 inch. Very impressed for the money.
Acer only gives mux switch to the 3060 version..., The 3050 version doesn't have it
do you recommend it at 839€?
How is it at editing long form youtube videos?
The content creation part of the video might be useful in comparing to others
Hey Jarrod what's the best alternate options for the i5 version of the Nitro 5 ?
Your reviews are consistently great! Thx 😁
build quality feels alright when ur using it normally , how u guys use ur laptops "not normally ?"
I mean there's videos of people body slamming their laptops and acting surprised seeing that it broke.
So, I do have the RTX 4050 one of this laptop. And I think with 1TB SSD Storage, 16GB RAM, Intel core i7 12th gen I definently got great specs for both gaming and video editing. But as you expect the only two issues are the poor color accuracy and the mediocre speakers (while at least it still has SOME bass in it) which are two distracting things to consider. At least, I am not making artworks on a device like this since an ipad is a much better option, but for video editing without focussing on the colors, it’s still fine for me. I like 1440p but these laptops are still very expensive to afford which is why I went for the cheaper 1080p one. But it will be the last time I am ever buying a laptop with a 1080p screen. If you ever consider reviewing the Acer Nitro 17, I hope you can review both the 1080p and 1440p models.
Yeah Acer aren't known for high quality, hence the cheap price. Sorry but you'll have a lot of issues. Their desktops use to be great though.
@@drummer7557 a lot of issues? I got only one issue which is the color accuracy. After a few months I realised the speakers aren’t as bad as I thought at first.
@@infernal-toad I'm talking over time, gaming laptops only last an average of 3 years, Acers biggest problems are when you turn them off the screen goes black and never comes back on. Or the laptop just never powers on again. Check out all the refurbished ones they sell. Good luck!
@@drummer7557 duh, my previous acer laptop lasted over 5 years and wasn’t even broken. It just had outdated specs that I had to replace it. Also, both normal and gaming laptops lasting 3 years is just too short in my opinion. Idk what you’re even talking about.
WOW! Very detailed explanation. I love it.
Glad you liked it!
This or the A15 with 3060 140W tgp?
@jarred, maybe youve explained this somewhere but, whats faster, ryzen 9hx or intel 9 hx?
ive seen a computer shop website that says i9 has the base cpu speed of 1.9 with boosting up to 3.2 and the ryzen has the base cpu speed at 3.2 with boosting up to 4.9.
but the intel i9 has more cores and threads. also im on a webpage right now that says the base speed for i9 is 3.2 with boosting up to 5.2 and the ryzen has a base speed of 3.3 with boosting up to 5.
so. . . ?
currently intel is leading due to its new gen 12 has more cores which is P and E cores in it
It is QHD right?
So what would the main differences between this new version and the 2021 version be?
One big difference is that the 2022 models have a MUX switch.
Hi Jarrod, Can you please include performance comparison of laptops while using RF simulation tools like CST studio suite, HFSS etc. please. That will be a big help for enthusiasts like me.
Love the video! Btw will you update the Asus Flow x16? I haven't seen you review the retail version of it yet :)
It's up now! ua-cam.com/video/l28QxLqNmbs/v-deo.html
Hi Jarrod, i am thnking to buy a new gaming laptop next year so do you have an idea about the release of the the rtx 4000 series and Intel 13th mobile chips or should I just buy this current 12th gen rtx 30 series laptop
asus tuf a15 2022 vs acer nitro 5 2022 I'm so undecided, which one do you think is better?
I was searching for acer nitro 5 core i5 8th gen review and Jarrod upload the newest nitro 5
16:45 you go from the laptop at $800 to compare it to a $1500 version saying a couple 100s more... That's nearly double the price...
Man, the New Predator helios 300 (2022) is a beast!
Not buying Acer again. My Acer Nitro 5 2018 died suddenly last month.
@mally02 just be aware of the problem ok, make sure to keep your files on cloud (onedrive). Now im using lenovo already haha, i used to like acer due to its cheaper price but ever since the sudden death, i lost trust with them
@@AlexandreNarbert damn i just got the laptop? did u find out what the problem was? did u clean it regularly too
4 years is not that bad life althohg I do believe a laptop typically can last 10 15 years of age.
@@Melodie_Info3 lmao right? This guy is way overreacting. A pc dying after 4 whole years isn’t “never buy this again” territory.
@@Melodie_Info3 especially considering he was probably playing newer games on it.
would this be a good laptop for the sims 3/4
I'm currently using Acer Nitro 5 (2021). I still think the design on 2021 version is better than this year version
Iv only got to 4:35 so far but from what iv seen looks ok just wish it was a stronger less flexible plastic most of the hard plastic laps iv had in the past never flexed as bad as that
will using the type c to display (without turning off optimus and just switching display to only external monitor) use discrete gpu and get more performance like other laptops?
I have ryzen 5 5600h+3060 model and after some tweaking and repasting, CPU temps are about 74-76 degrees even after hours of gaming on auto profile and around 84-86 on quiet.
With turbo on aggresive 90degs is max after hour of MW2 on max settings and auto fan profile. Idle temps are around 40 degs in desktop.
My model is an515-45-r2vv.
Honestly, this is probably best budget laptop i've had so far.
Hey do you recommend the Ryzen 5 5600h+3060 version?
@@angelvelez9543 yup, its very good budget laptop. However if you want better one, go for i7 12th gen or ryzen7,9. Cost more but these new laptops are worth the money for the performance.
How has it been ?
Acer Nitro is a great laptop! I have on myself. The only thing thats preventing it for being the best laptop in its price range is the bad quality control of acer. You literally have to hope that the unit you will get isnt defective.
What about the build quality? Does the plastic body has any problems as he mentioned?
@@brwasalih I dont have that kind of problem. That is why i say acer has bad quality control. it has random issues with different laptops
Is it not also possible that because it's a more budget friendly option there's just a lot more people purchasing it therefore you hear about the flaws more often than other expensive laptops? I mean if Acer sells two or three times more of its budget-friendly laptops you're going to hear two or three more times the complaints right?
@@GrabLifeByDaPoosy Thats also another reason why it has a bad reputation for quality control. Example is this video, I dont have the same problem since my screen isnt wobbly when I type. Others report of dim screen etc.. Mine has a very tight hinge
Will you be revisiting the high end spec and lenovo legion 7 from 2022?
witch is better acer nitro five or asus tuff a fifteen cause iam looking for a good midrang gaming laptop
i got the nitro five with a 12900h, rtx 3060 and 165hz screen in Taiwan for 40000 NT which is equivalent to 2000 aud
How does this laptop compare to the IdeaPad Gaming 3i 2022 ?
This might be the laptop I'm looking for! I want a laptop that can drive an external monitor without having to power on the dedicated GPU. Is this the same with the Ryzen 7 6800H model?
Acer probably just wants to break their stigma of hot laptops with that cpu power management.