Raising the laptop from the desk has a slight impact over the GPU temperatures and frequencies, and allows the CPU to run at higher clocks, but still 90+ C temperatures. August 15, 2020 at 5:58 pm. It’s OK for occasional calls, but don’t expect much. I don't do FPS gaming, don't want a high MHz panel. Acer offers this Nitro 5 series with either a red or an RGB keyboard, and we have this latter variant here, normally reserved for the higher-tier configurations. It’s aggressive, especially the vents on the rear, though at least those aren’t red this time. idk about the Omen, have never tested their products. At the very bottom is a $670 variant with an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor, AMD Radeon RX560X graphics, 8GB of DDR4, and a 1TB hard drive (but no SSD). Here’s a quick summary, at head-level. Games Reporter, Yes, absolutely. I have a Google Pixel 3a running Lord's mobile with 3 accounts simultaneously 24/7 while still using my phone for everything else i need and never have any issues, i run 3 accounts simultaneously the laptop crashes and needs to be restarted. Sure, that won’t translate directly into two more hours of peak-performance gaming—we do our rundown test with looped video, which is considerably less intensive. That means that you will find most of this article useful no matter the Nitro 5 model you’re specifically looking at, and we’ll update with links towards our other reviews once we get to test those as well. However, those black smooth surfaces are incredibly prone to showing fingerprints and smudges, both on the lid and on the arm-rest, and you’ll constantly have to rub this laptop clean if you care about these aspects. I’ve had several Zephyrus G14 models on my desk during these last two months, and have been using them both as daily drivers and while running our various tests.... Lenovo Legion 5 review (AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, GTX 1650Ti gaming laptop), ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 review (2020 G732LXS model – Core i7/i9, RTX 2080 150W), ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA review (Core i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake, 3:2 3K touchscreen), Acer Predator Helios 300 review (PH315-53 2020 model – Core i7, RTX 2070 graphics). But it’s a noteworthy difference between the Nitro 5 and Nitro 7 lines—one of the few that isn’t related to under-the-hood hardware. Despite the all-plastic build, this Nitro 5 feels sturdy, with a strong screen and little flex in the lid or keyboard deck. There are two M.2 slots on this laptop, as well as a 2.5″ bay. You can also manually adjust the fan’s speed in the Nitro Sense app, if you’re looking to better balance thermals and noise. This laptop should be ideal, but intel is so much hotter running i won't even consider it. Go there for information on competing products and how we tested. Benchmarks prove that out, as the Nitro 5 slips a few notches below the Nitro 7 we looked at—especially in the CPU category, where the Nitro 7’s Core i7-9750H handily outpaced the Nitro 5’s Core i5 in Cinebench, most notably in multi-threading. The Nitro 5 even features, if not the same keyboard as the Nitro 7, then one I enjoyed equally as much. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) comes with a Full HD IPS panel, model number LG LP156WFC-SPD5 (LGD065А). Seeing as you say that the performance of the 10750 for the nitro doesn't perform as well as the same CPU in other models, do you think it's possible that the Omen is better in that config? Seven hours of battery under our test conditions is almost unheard of. I also find the pentagonal lid shape questionable. The feedback is a bit stiffer than I’m used to and not as mushy as I remembered from the previous Nitros, and that’s a good thing. However, Acer does offer the Nitro 5s in a multitude of configurations. Nonetheless, compromises are normal in this lower price range, and the Nitro 5 is a competitive choice in its class. The RTX 2060 variant tested here might not be the most popular version of this laptop, as it’s nearly as expensive as the 2060 variant of the higher tier Predator Helios 300, but the 1660Ti and 1650Ti models are worth more than a look.