Our quick take

Acer Nitro 5 (2021, AMD) initial

Design & Display

  • 17.3-inch IPS LCD, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 360Hz refresh rate (15.6in & 17.3in at 144Hz or QHD at 165Hz also available) Dimensions (17-inch): 403.5 x 280 x 24.9mm / Weight: 2.7kgs Ports: 3x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5mm 1x Ethernet port (E2600), Wi-Fi 6 connectivity 4-zone RGB keyboard DTS X: Ultra Audio

  • (15.6in & 17.3in at 144Hz or QHD at 165Hz also available)

Hardware & Performance

  • AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor (Intel Core i5/i7 option) 16GB RAM (upgradable to 32GB) Next-gen Nvidia GeForce GPU GTX 1650 w/ Intel option Acer CoolBoost cooling Quad exhaust system 256GB/512GB SSD

  • (Intel Core i5/i7 option)

  • GTX 1650 w/ Intel option

To recap

Once again proof that good gaming performance won’t necessarily need to cost your a fortune. Although it’ll depend just how much you customise the options.