Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Comparison

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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45, two laptops by Acer. Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 was launched in January 2021. There is 12 months difference between Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 so it would still give an advantage to younger Nitro 5 AN517-55.

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Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 are members of Acer's Nitro 5 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Nitro 5 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52	January 2025	15.6"	362.3 x 239.9 x 23.5 mm	2.11 kg (4.65 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 14 ANV14-61	September 2024	14.5"	328 x 234 x 21 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16 AMD ANV16-41	December 2023	16.0"	361.24 x 278.4 x 24.74 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 15 AMD ANV15-41	September 2023	15.6"	362.3 x 239.8 x 23.5 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47	June 2023	15.6"	360.4 x 271.09 x 25.9-26.9 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-46	January 2022	15.6"	363.5 x 272.9 x 26.5-29.5 mm	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42	January 2022	17.3"	400.5 x 294.5 x 27.9 mm	3 kg (6.62 lbs)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58	January 2022	15.6"	360.4 x 271.1 x 25.9-26.9 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
400.5 x 294.5 x 28.6 mm (15.77 x 11.59 x 1.13 inches)
Weight: 3 kg (6.62 lbs)

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
363.4 x 255 x 23.9 mm (14.31 x 10.04 x 0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 over Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45

Side Bezel Thickness	8.8 mm vs 9 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	17.3 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 150°	More flexible screen
Response Time	7 ms vs 11 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 3.195 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	79.3 dB vs 75.5 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 over Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55

Weight	2.30 kg vs 3.00 kg	0.7 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~72.4% vs ~69.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Noise Level	49.1 dB vs 68.2 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	652:1 vs 195:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
sRGB Color Space	96.3% vs 86.4%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	66.2% vs 58.9%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	67.1% vs 60.5%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU

Common Strengths of Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 and Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 and Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 and the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45.

Physical Specs
Weight	3 kg (6.62 lbs)	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Surface Area	1179 cm2 (182.8 inches2)	927 cm2 (143.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~69.9%	~72.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.8 mm	~9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	150Â°

Comparison of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 and the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 External Dimensions

Weight

Nitro 5 AN517-55 weighs 3 kg (6.62 lbs), whereas the Nitro 5 AN515-45 weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 3.00 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 2.30 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 28.60 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 23.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1634	1426
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10250	6579
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1702	1371
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	13247	9758

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	1380 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1515 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	50 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	3.103 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	1024
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Nitro 5 AN517-55 and the Nitro 5 AN515-45, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55	Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	0 Wh	57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left
Charge Power	180 / 230 W	135 W
AC Adapter Weight	787 gramm	582 gramm

Moreover, the Nitro 5 AN517-55 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Nitro 5 AN515-45's57 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 90 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 57 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Nitro 5 AN517-55 and the Nitro 5 AN515-45 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Nitro 5 AN517-55 has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Nitro 5 AN515-45 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Nitro 5 AN517-55 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Nitro 5 AN515-45's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Nitro 5 AN515-45 features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 offer the same refresh rate of 144 Hz.

Furthermore, the Nitro 5 AN517-55 boasts a faster response time of 7.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 300 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Nitro 5 AN517-55 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Nitro 5 AN515-45 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Nitro 5 AN517-55 nor Nitro 5 AN515-45 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Nitro 5 AN517-55 and Nitro 5 AN515-45 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes