In this day and age, genuine low-cost gaming laptops are rare to come by, but the recently released Acer Nitro 5 makes a compelling argument for itself. Our test device, which is a model that can be purchased at Best Buy for the low price of $899.99, is not only easy on the wallet but also provides satisfactory performance for beginners.
The combination of its 144Hz refresh rate display, its 12th Generation Intel Core i5 CPU, and its Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU makes for a 1080p gaming experience that is both smooth and enjoyable. It would be good to have a little bit more storage space, but the 512GB solid-state drive helps keep the price under $1,000, which makes this a fantastic option for casual gamers who are seeking to save some cash. Players that are bent on getting frame rates of 60 fps or more, on the other hand, should seek for a laptop with a step-up GPU, such as the MSI Katana GF66.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Specifications
- Screen Size: 15.6 Inches
- Color: Black
- Hard Disk Size: 512 GB
- CPU Model: Core i5
- Ram Memory Installed Size: 16 GB
Where to get Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop?
There are ports along three of the four edges of the board. The two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports can be found on the right side of the Nitro 5. One of these ports can offer power to charge a device (like your smartphone) even when the Nitro 5 itself is turned off. On the other side of the Nitro, you’ll find not just the port for charging but also ports for both Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C as well as HDMI 2.1. A standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector, an RJ45 Ethernet jack, and a 3.5mm audio jack can all be found on the left side of the device.
The display, which is 15.6 inches in size and 144 hertz in refresh rate, has a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The bezels that surround the display are appropriate with the approach taken to the design of the Nitro 5 as a whole. To put it another way, they do not have a slender build. A 720p webcam can be found mounted just above the monitor.
A normal keyboard may be found below the display, and there is a tiny number pad located on the housing’s extreme right side. On the left side of the deck’s center is a touchpad of average size. The keyboard and touchpad are both easy to use despite their relatively simple design. The Nitro 5 is aesthetically and physically comparable to every other entry-level gaming laptop released in the past few years.