Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...

The Nitro 5 makes no apologies for being a budget gaming system. If you want cutting-edge tech like Nvidia's GeForce RTX graphics or a screen with a 144Hz refresh rate instead of the more familiar ...

Acer Nitro 5 vs HP Victus: What are their specifications? To start this Acer Nitro 5 vs HP Victus comparison, we acknowledge that both laptops are excellent devices with great gaming specifications.

In the field of low-end gaming laptops, Acer’s latest Nitro 5 (model AN517-51-56YW) is about as budget as they come. But for $880, you don’t need more than what the Acer Nitro 5 offers to play ...

Acer’s Nitro 5 doesn’t have much longevity with its entry-level hardware, but it’s a great option for budget-minded buyers who enjoy light gaming and wouldn’t mind upgrading in a few years. Acer’s ...

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The latest Nitro is not a major departure from previous designs. The styling is simple, entirely black accented only by the white edges of the keycaps. There are a couple of muscle lines on the lid to ...

While both the Nitro 5 and Bravo 15 benefit from AMD's new "Renoir" CPU architecture, there's only so much Acer can do with a $330 lower price. Besides packing a six-core Ryzen 5 versus an eight-core ...

Acer's Nitro 5 gaming laptop lineup isn't one I've found terribly appealing in the past. In fact, previous Nitro 5 models have accounted for some of my lowest scoring reviews. But for the last two ...

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