The new Nitro 5 from Acer has a pretty simple design, which is fine with us. Not too long ago, most Nitro laptops (and a lot of gaming laptops in general, especially entry-level models) had bold colors and design details, but that style is slowly going out of style. Garish red and black were especially popular, and while some people still like that combo, it was hard to find an affordable gaming rig that just looked like a normal laptop.
For a cheap laptop, the keyboard is a little better than you might think. The keys have a nice bounce, and the keyboard has RGB lights that can be changed in four different zones. The touchpad works well enough. Overall, the quality of the build is pretty good, but there’s nothing to write home about.
Specifications
- Laptop Class Gaming
- Processor Intel Core i5-12500H
- RAM (as Tested) 16 GB
- Boot Drive Type SSD
- Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) 512 GB
- Screen Size 15.6 inches
Where to get Acer Nitro 5 laptop?
A lot of the cost of more expensive computers goes toward making them thin, but a chassis like this one is a lot cheaper. The Acer has a height of 1.06 inches, a width of 14.1 inches, and a depth of 10.7 inches. It weighs 5.51 pounds and has a height, width, and depth of 1.06 inches, 14.1 inches, and 10.7 inches, respectively. It’s not the first computer you’d want to take with you everywhere, but for a cheap gaming system, it’s not too big.
This frame holds a 15.6-inch screen, which has been the usual size for a long time. Larger 17.3-inch screens have been around for a long time, while 14-inch and 16-inch screens are a newer trend. However, this size is your go-to for a gaming laptop that is still movable. It’s an IPS screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a full HD resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels.
That means the picture on the screen refreshes more often while you play, making the game look smoother as long as the CPU and GPU can keep up. In our explainer, you can learn more about refresh rates, and in a moment, we’ll talk about the parts and test findings. On paper, a gaming laptop with that refresh rate and screen should work well.