15.6-Inch Display
The Nitro 5 features a 15.6-inch screen.
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Nitro 5
Highly popular budget gaming laptop series renowned for its entry-level accessibility.
Product Highlights
Backlit Keyboard
A backlit keyboard supports use in lower-light settings.
Windows 11 Home Included
The laptop comes with Windows 11 Home installed.
The Acer Nitro 5 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop series with Windows 11 Home, a backlit keyboard, and a plastic/polycarbonate build.
Media Reviews
PCMag3.5/5
Acer Nitro 5 (2022, 15.6-Inch, 12th Gen Core) Review | PCMag
The laptop provides solid, budget-friendly entry-level performance for mainstream gaming, though it does not excel in any particular area.
Tom's Guide
Acer Nitro 5 review | Tom's Guide
A solid, serviceable gaming laptop for budget-conscious users, though its bulky design and middling gaming performance limit its appeal.
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Expert Reviews
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-58) review: The best Nitro yet | Expert Reviews
A well-rounded, high-performing gaming laptop that offers excellent 1080p gaming capabilities and a quality keyboard, despite mediocre battery life.
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Laptop Mag
Acer Nitro 5 (2022) review: Great performance with some compromises | Laptop Mag
A competent budget gaming laptop that delivers strong performance and a comfortable keyboard, but is held back by a dull display and underwhelming battery life.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3.5 hours | hours |
| Build Material | Plastic / Polycarbonate | |
| Display Panel Type | IPS | |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Graphics Memory | 8 GB | GB |
| Graphics Type | dedicated | |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7-12650H | |
| Ram Capacity | 16 GB | GB |
| Screen Size | 15.6 inches | inches |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD (PCI Express) | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| Usb C Support | Yes | |
| Usb Ports Count | 4 | |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | kg |
| Wifi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i |
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