This is the first computer I will be using. I am so excited to receive this tomorrow. I've wanted to get a gaming laptop for years (can't get a pc, have no room). Can wait to play some custom zombies
@@Ecliptic- it's pretty good. Can run bo3 on highest settings. Runs lots of games great. For some reason I struggle running Minecraft, even though every other game works.
@@Ecliptic- the biggest problem I had was the low storage, but it's super easy to upgrade that even I could do it with zero computer experience. I'd also get a mouse instead of using the trackpad, because it kinda lags for me for some reason.
@@alioola7727 tbh I haven't used anything like that, but surfing the internet is pretty good. Also something I wish I knew is that THERE IS NO SD CARD SLOT, YOU'LL NEED TO GET AN ADAPTER. I have a good one if y'all need a link.
Bro I love your vids. I’ve been looking into buying this laptop and there isn’t really the best updated reviews out there. So glad you decided to review this machine.
Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to take the back off and do the upgrade ourselves. I really appreciated the video and liked your honest review on the laptop!
If you could make a video with the best laptops according to their price, it would be great, I have not seen another creator who talks about laptops so well
@@TechSpaceCowboy Try olive oil or vegetable oil instead of acetone or polish remover just to be sure of damaging plastics, if you're careful doesn't really matter but acetone in the wrong hands is bad for plastic haha
I have an Acer Nitro 5 for almost 3 years now. (Ryzen 5 3550 and RX560). One thing that gave up on me quickly was the battery, I had Acer replace it. Other than that, the laptop is still fine. Really good for the price if you ask me.
I know I'm late to the party, but I just got a newer, higher spec version of this laptop this week. There aren't a lot of reviews on it, so I decided to look into how the older version held up with performance. This review is so well done. You just got a sub! 🔥
I really like how you explain laptops, its thorough and as you explain specs you also explain solutions, and/or explain why a function is not really ideal. Also, im really into Rocket League and Minecraft, been shopping around for a gaming laptop, so i would totally like to see a mid to high budget run down/ review.. as well as what is your ideal laptop. For me, Durability for a long term use is my goal for a laptop.
I've been using my Nitro for 3 years now and it's still going strong. I'd recommend it, just don't expect running AAA's above 60fps. Also, as stated in the video, you need to upgrade it's RAM. I'm still confused why they still haven't made the 2021-22 edition 16GB 🤔
All I really play is minecraft so I'm looking around as well. This one sounds like it will be a good fit for what I wanna do. I film RUclips but wanna branch out into filming my minecraft world as well.
Bro I play Rocket League every day on my ps4. But I'm looking for a laptop so I can play workshop maps, but I also need a laptop for everyday stuff. Please tell me what you've ended up getting.
I got one of these at the same price, just different configuration with a 10300H and a 3050 instead of the 1650 which is quite substantial. It runs pretty well, came with free xbox for PC, loaded up Halo Infinite runs up to 120fps at medium settings. This has been the only time I would recommend getting a laptop over a graphics card ever.
I definitely prefer gaming on console but this is incredibly detailed and awesome as a review. You have the best personality for this and are knowledgeable too, I could probably listen to you ramble about electronics for hours.
I have the Acer Nitro 5 with the 3050TI, 16 gigs ram and I've upgraded the storage with another 1TB M.2 drive and a 1TB SSD. It runs everything i want it to with no problems. Love this laptop!!! And I have a custom built beast of a gaming PC as well. It's a good 1K well spent with upgrades for me.
If you’re reading this, the Acer nitro 5 is a amazing budget Gaming Laptop, I’ve used mine on very often Upgraded to 32GB Of Ram for just around 100$ as-well as getting a 2TB M.2 NVME SSD, this thing can turn into a beast, especially if you tweak some things, such as Overclocking your CPU and using NVIDIA Control panel you can make this thing nice, I get around 200FPS On GTA V, and around 65-75 FPS on Rust on Graphics setting 5, this is super pocket friendly Laptop, you can get a decent monitor for another 100-200$, I’d give this Laptop a 8/10.
love your vid, however you don't need to replace the default nvme to upgrade the storage, there is a second nvme connector on the right of the motherboard so you can just pop in a second nvme ssd right in, without needing to reinstall your os (in total you can put in 2 nvme and one sata ssd)
I got one myself last year. Weirdly, it was specced with 12gb of ram (yes, somehow they paired 8+4 gb sticks), and has a red ring around the trackpad, but otherwise is same as tested here. Same i5 and 1650. Works brilliantly for me. I will say that I have much better battery life. I can get 6-7 hours when browsing.
@@timmyhackings5181 Only issue was that my screen died, but it was replaced under warranty. (I think that was more due to a bad component from a supplier since this doesn't appear to be a common issue.) Other than that it's been very good. Battery life hasn't decline much.
Acer Nitro 5 (2021 chassis) key selling point is it has 3 storage options (2x nvme + 1x 2.5") while other entry level gaming laptops maxed out at 2 (usually 1x nvme + 1x 2.5"). If the 2022 chassis have the same storage options then it's instant buy. The 2022 chassis have all black base with a minor red/blue streak on the lid. The 2022 Nitro 5 b-roll is up on acer channel.
Looking to buy a gaming PC and seen this on Amazon. Typed it up on RUclips and glad my search came up with a review from you just a day ago. Thank you for such a detailed review and your time. Just subscribed.
Really good review...I have no issues with the Red backlit keyboard etc, but to each their own. Having said that I bought the $1000 version of this, 16 GB ram and a 512 SSD. Basically eliminating the 2 biggest issues (which is 100% spot on) as discussed in the review/
I bought a Nitro 5 in September 2020 and upgraded the storage and RAM. Decent laptop and I invested into a laptop cooling fan stand. Not as fancy as it’s little brothers like the one you reviewed but it suits my needs
Yeah, it’s no one’s top choice laptop, but it does do very well for budget gaming. Like the little engine that could. I got stuck with the Ryzen 5 rx 560x model a couple years ago, when I was looking for Amy first gaming laptop and my mom saw this in open box and thought it’d be fun to rub in my face that she got one first. She’s an Apple user. That decision lasted all of two weeks. I took pity and bought it off of her, but was disappointed I didn’t get GeForce. Two years, almost three years later, every time I think I’m at my limit with it, I shove some new upgrade through, and bam it works like new. First time? Shoved 32 gigs of RAM into it. Ran like magic. Second time? Turned up the power options. Third? Run the fans at max. Final time was recent, I realized finally how to update the graphic card, and it runs like magic again, running Back 4 Blood and other new titles on low- medium. But I’m finally kind of done, and I’m upgrading to a desktop in a short while. Not going to have top of the line GPU but everything else inside it will be awesome. Still, if there ever was a computer to surprise me, it was the Nitro 5. The little engine that could.
I don't understand how your channel has only 15K subscribers?! If you ask me you are at the top along with other tech-tubers who have hundreds of thousands or milions subs. Keep it up bro!
To be very honest this review is so helpful in more ways than just for the straightforward what you came for as far as reviewing the actual product and the referencing other people’s reviews on it I love super good review!
I saw this laptop on amazon and wanted to know some issues ppl had with it. I dont mind buying it this laptop after listening to your review. This would be the first laptop I buy myself.
Gaming isn't bad. I mainly got it for app development. Most laptops can't handle the load very efficiently. However, a budget gaming laptop is a perfect fit for my needs.
Thanks for the review, I got the laptop and its gaming performance is good for a budget price. The body scratches so I put on a Gadgetshieldz skin on it and it looks so awesome now!😍
Thanks for the video. I have the same Laptop with i7 11800H and RTX3060 and I like it. It performs good. Also, Acer Nitro is on par with Asus TUF series, therefore the term "budget" gaming should not imply bad quality I my opinion (Asus's marketing is much better, therefore I think that's why Acer Nitro might be considered a little lower in quality than TUF series).
Honestly, didn’t expect very much from rtx 3050 (specs: 24GB RAM, i7 11800H) but every single game (Battlefront and Call of duty sort) ran just right - really stable 75 fps on med-max settings. And for the red elements - I LOVE them - it does not look boring and one-colored. Can it be charged through the Thunderbolt 4?
The plastic they used to build this thing is bad, mine keeps falling apart and the hinge broke the plastic guarding the screen and the screen broke. Please be careful buying this laptop.
I have one. Make sure when you first plug it in you push hard. There are two steps. When you first push in it will stop, You think it's in but it's not. Push again to set it in place. I almost sent mine back thinking it did not work. I decided to just check online and I found out many buyers were having the same issue of not pushing the plug in all the way. Reading this saved me a lot of lost time. I must have unplugged and plugged it in several times, Even the online tech had me unplug and plug in again, And I still did not have it in all the way.
I've heard this from a couple other people. I own...lessee'...four Acer laptops plus the Nitro coming tomorrow, and none of the ones I have, have this quirk, but they're not gaming laptops. Maybe it's because it's to keep you from jerking the cord out while playing?
@@k.b.tidwell The power cord does not get jerked around while playing. This is my 2nd Acer. This Nitro also has a volume issue. You will need external speakers. I could barely hear with the volume maxed. Again Online I found that if you go to the Nitrosense, You can increase the volume. Still not enough. None of my other laptops had this issue. That said, I like the Nitro.
@@roberth3094 me too, had the same volume issue. And its really a pain when u play smth like FSX which has horrendous sound for the fact that it has the habit to lower the in game volume for no reason.
I just ordered via amazon and im pretty excited because i bought it with an offer and i cant wait to have it in my hands, its random that this video was uploaded 6 minutes ago
I definitely know now to trust an honest opinion like yours on what best technology to buy you explain this with such high quality and really informative break down of this laptop I'd rather someone shows you what it's like instead of going out to buy this instead of wasting money and realising it's crap afterwards plus I think your series s videos was great I also have an s and love it I like the white colour you should ignore the little brats that send you negitive comments I think you sold it to the people on a budget so great job bro sending love from the UK🇬🇧❤️👍
I've made my mind after watching this review! Thank you so much. When replacing or upgrading the rams or the ssd storage, I think the battery should be plugged out just in case, I believe.
Its also not a bad idea to unplug the cmos battery for at least 10 mins, (under main battery) especially as changing spec and will reset the mother board to default settings
@@TechSpaceCowboy Fun fact, I just realised the older model, the one I have, came with 16GB's of RAM standard. Why the Earth did they downgrade with the newer release?
I recently lost my 4yr old i5 gtx980ti desktop in the Australian floods . It was used mainly for 1080p gaming and photo editing . To replace it I am looking at around , at the very least ,$2000 aussie dollars ( + keyboard and mouse ). I can get a nitro 5 , i5 11400 rtx3050 for around half that price or an i7 11800 rtx3050 version for $1200. Fifty bucks for an extra ram stick , and a separate monitor and keyboard when I can afford it and I will have a superior allround setup to my destroyed system for around half the price. I have to say I am very tempted.
The best time to buy a new laptop is April-June, it is the slowest time for computer sales and the prices reflect the lower demand. The worst times to buy a new computer are right before Christmas and right before school returns back in session. Also, the graphics card companies and other computer part companies like to unveil their newest models in the summer months, which capitalizes on that "back to school" buyer demographic. If you buy in April-June you're usually on the back end of the release schedule as you're essentially buying a piece of tech that is very shortly about to become obsolete, but often times the "upgrade" of the newest model isn't drastic enough to warrant the $1,000+ you would pay for that privilege. If you're ok with not having the greatest specs on the market and are satisfied with settling for the "next best thing" at a major discount then buy in the Spring months.
I do this. Last year's model is always a major upgrade for me lol. Same with vehicles (especially nowadays), but they have to be at least 3 years old to get the best depreciation.
Very honest review and detailed. I am actually been a PC gamer ever since Apple IIe's haha...I am really now considering just purchasing this one instead of replacing my 1060 GB on my desktop...at least I have another PC altogether...
In the Philippines we had a sale for this and it was actually cheaper than this but have better specs (this is very rare considering all gadgets get really high markup when it is imported to the Philippines). I got a i5 11400h with rtx 3050 and I think this was the best deal in our country for 740 (37,000 php).
Great video! I am thinking of buying this as my 1st gaming pc but am curious if i need to buy two 8gb RAM sticks to upgrade or just buy one and leave the factory stick in to make up the 16gb???
As long as they’re the same speed it should be fine, but I personally think it’s a good idea to buy your ram at the same time. I’d just spend the extra cash and get 2 8gb sticks, or 2 16’s of the same model at the same time.
I have this thing. The thunderbolt 4 port is on the back of the machine, I can just hook up a razer core and put a more modern gpu if I want to since its compatible with the eGPU. More performance doing graphics work and the occasional games.
Got this laptop since 2021 i upgraded it to 32gb ram, it has a 10th gen i7 and a gtx 1650 ti 144hz display i love it its a lighting. smooth fast af nothing to say general fps if u r interested: FH5 on High settings: around 90-110fps GTA V on high settings around : 100+ fps / online around 80-90fps COD Warzone on balanced settings: 80+ fps Assetto Corsa Maxed out: 110+ fps DBZ Kakarot High Settings: 80+ fps The Crew 2 High settings: 80+ fps The Crew Motorfest Medium settings i think: around 70 fps Spiderman Miles Morales on high settings: 80+ fps Eurotruck on max settings: 100-120fps PUBG Battlegrounds on high settings: 80-90 fps
Just got one with an i7 (with 16 gb memory + 1tb HD, which I will upgrade) for $899 on prime day. I say I am happy for with this purchase for a gaming "laptop". I travel a lot and quick 3D graphics for work on the spot when I am needed on location. It works. I would not make this my main machine for 24/7 3D modeling and rendering. But it is good enough to communicate ideas when I am with clients and travel gaming.
about the problem with red back light, its an RGB keyboard just install Acer Nitrosense and you can change it to any color you like . in fact the keyboard area divided into 4 part , you can change each part color separately . and if you are a hard core gamer but of a younger age you can design it to have some effect like zoom, wave, breath, Neon and.... you also can change the intensity of backlight
@@TechSpaceCowboy don't knew maybe on higher model of nitro 5 they use another keyboard , mine is Nitro 5 AN515-57 and it allow changing the keyboard back light, sure it boot with red but when acer logo change to black before showing blue windows welcome screen it change to the color you set before
@@k.b.tidwell glad if i was any help . I dig it a little more , if when ACER Nitro-5 is off the keyboard is white then the laptop have a RGB keyboard but if Acer Nitro-5 keyboard is red not white when its off , the laptop have a fixed red keyboard
ive just bought this to game and i dont find it laggy at all its fast and does the job, i didnt understand why the battery was draining so fast when gaming so thankyou i now know i need to keep it on charge when gaming!
Looks good. I already have a pc that I built back in 2019 (thank god before the pandemic, but even then, the crypto craze still had the prices up) I really just want a laptop for on the go productivity like photoshop and FL studio and some gaming when I’m at friends houses. I plan on connecting to a TV and running external speakers or headphones so I’m literally only using it as a power source lol
Specs of my PC if anyone is wondering GTX 1660 Super OC I5 9600k 16gb ram 500 gb nvme m.2 ssd Corsair PSU Corsair fans Gigabyte mobo Runs like a champ even since 2019, so don’t get caught up in the hype of “ oh I need a RTX3080 to game” I can run any game perfectly fine, no issues. Computer is still fast after years of daily use
Best way to buy these Nitro 5s. Acer Refurbished off Ebay. They basically are brand new. But sell at over $400 under what they are new. you can go get a RTX2060, 16gb of Ram Model off ebay for $899. Currently using a 2018 model i bought in 2019 the same way, and its still going strong.
I got one with an Intel Core i5 11400H with RTX 3050 for a little less than you got yours. I can get around 6-8 hours just for casual use and coding. If you are looking for a gaming laptop keep your eyes out for the best deals possible because I got mine for less than his and it has better specs.
At least run a temperature monitoring program to give people a rough idea on how it runs out of the box. I have the Nitro 5, i5 10300H / RTX 3060. Out of the box the CPU was thermal throttling at 93 degrees, laptop manufacturers use very low quality thermal paste, that is if the job is even done correctly. The GPU runs very cool. For anyone needing to solve this issue - You can repaste with a high quality thermal compound if you have the know how, or you can adjust the maximum processor state of the CPU. Go to Control panel- Hardware and Sound- Power Options- Change plan settings- Change advanced power settings- Processor power management- Change maximum processor state from 100 > 99. This will disable turbo boost on the chip. You will now be running at the base clock speed of the CPU. It will solve the throttling issue but now you're limited to your base clock which will cause fps drops in CPU intensive games. There's always a trade off or sacrifice with gaming laptops.
I have 2018 model currently (I believe) and this was and still is my first and current laptop. I don't care too much about specs or frames so I really enjoy it. That said, their not amazing but good enough for me to have fun. 8/10
.. mines bout $2000 I got it for school had no idea it was a gaming laptop. I freakin love it never had one that glow red like that .. it’s another one I think that glows multi colors
This man just did a damn honest review and I should say the best one I found till date, well done bro
This is the first computer I will be using. I am so excited to receive this tomorrow. I've wanted to get a gaming laptop for years (can't get a pc, have no room). Can wait to play some custom zombies
hey so i’m planning on buying it as well, wanted to know how is it
@@Ecliptic- it's pretty good. Can run bo3 on highest settings. Runs lots of games great. For some reason I struggle running Minecraft, even though every other game works.
@@Ecliptic- the biggest problem I had was the low storage, but it's super easy to upgrade that even I could do it with zero computer experience. I'd also get a mouse instead of using the trackpad, because it kinda lags for me for some reason.
@@ninjapistol14 is the nitro 5 good for both gaming and using it for student work like PowerPoint or word?
@@alioola7727 tbh I haven't used anything like that, but surfing the internet is pretty good. Also something I wish I knew is that THERE IS NO SD CARD SLOT, YOU'LL NEED TO GET AN ADAPTER. I have a good one if y'all need a link.
Bro I love your vids. I’ve been looking into buying this laptop and there isn’t really the best updated reviews out there. So glad you decided to review this machine.
Glad I could help!
Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to take the back off and do the upgrade ourselves. I really appreciated the video and liked your honest review on the laptop!
2:36 You are so kind for showing us a tutorial! Most tech RUclipsrs don't do that!
If you could make a video with the best laptops according to their price, it would be great, I have not seen another creator who talks about laptops so well
It’ll take more experience before I fully can. But I HIGHLY recommend checking out Dave2D on RUclips. He’s my go-to guy for laptops.
@@TechSpaceCowboy Try olive oil or vegetable oil instead of acetone or polish remover just to be sure of damaging plastics, if you're careful doesn't really matter but acetone in the wrong hands is bad for plastic haha
I have an Acer Nitro 5 for almost 3 years now. (Ryzen 5 3550 and RX560). One thing that gave up on me quickly was the battery, I had Acer replace it. Other than that, the laptop is still fine. Really good for the price if you ask me.
I know I'm late to the party, but I just got a newer, higher spec version of this laptop this week. There aren't a lot of reviews on it, so I decided to look into how the older version held up with performance.
This review is so well done. You just got a sub! 🔥
What do you think about the battery on this laptop
I really like how you explain laptops, its thorough and as you explain specs you also explain solutions, and/or explain why a function is not really ideal. Also, im really into Rocket League and Minecraft, been shopping around for a gaming laptop, so i would totally like to see a mid to high budget run down/ review.. as well as what is your ideal laptop. For me, Durability for a long term use is my goal for a laptop.
I've been using my Nitro for 3 years now and it's still going strong. I'd recommend it, just don't expect running AAA's above 60fps. Also, as stated in the video, you need to upgrade it's RAM. I'm still confused why they still haven't made the 2021-22 edition 16GB 🤔
@@Smitty19966 what's AAA?
@@whoisronny1311 AAA game titles
All I really play is minecraft so I'm looking around as well. This one sounds like it will be a good fit for what I wanna do. I film RUclips but wanna branch out into filming my minecraft world as well.
Bro I play Rocket League every day on my ps4. But I'm looking for a laptop so I can play workshop maps, but I also need a laptop for everyday stuff. Please tell me what you've ended up getting.
I got one of these at the same price, just different configuration with a 10300H and a 3050 instead of the 1650 which is quite substantial. It runs pretty well, came with free xbox for PC, loaded up Halo Infinite runs up to 120fps at medium settings. This has been the only time I would recommend getting a laptop over a graphics card ever.
What upgrades did you do ?
I got the same but with i5 11400H 6 core, that's beast
@@bandhkedalosochomat1082 how much ram did you got? If 16gb ram is it dual channel ram?
@@boyscoob9583 Yep
@@bandhkedalosochomat1082 how are the temps for cpu and gpu?
I definitely prefer gaming on console but this is incredibly detailed and awesome as a review. You have the best personality for this and are knowledgeable too, I could probably listen to you ramble about electronics for hours.
I would disagree bc in a gaming laptop u have alot more opportunities and less delay
This review feels really honest. Hope to see more tech reviews. Thanks!
Yes that's why I like this review is a honest as can be and not only that but kind enough to help you make it better .
I agree that everything should move to type-C. It’s becoming frustrating when buying different products.
Well, Apple tried and failed.😅
I expect 2023 will be the year devices will come out without USB ports, just USB-C
I have the Acer Nitro 5 with the 3050TI, 16 gigs ram and I've upgraded the storage with another 1TB M.2 drive and a 1TB SSD. It runs everything i want it to with no problems. Love this laptop!!! And I have a custom built beast of a gaming PC as well. It's a good 1K well spent with upgrades for me.
Good to hear this as I bought it today, delivered tomorrow. Will do the same upgrades you have done.
If you’re reading this, the Acer nitro 5 is a amazing budget Gaming Laptop, I’ve used mine on very often Upgraded to 32GB Of Ram for just around 100$ as-well as getting a 2TB M.2 NVME SSD, this thing can turn into a beast, especially if you tweak some things, such as Overclocking your CPU and using NVIDIA Control panel you can make this thing nice, I get around 200FPS On GTA V, and around 65-75 FPS on Rust on Graphics setting 5, this is super pocket friendly Laptop, you can get a decent monitor for another 100-200$, I’d give this Laptop a 8/10.
Is it easy to upgrade for somone whose never had a computer
I’m in love with this laptop 🫶🏼
Finally a review at our standard. Most reviewer just have too high of a standard or expect too much at this price range.
love your vid, however you don't need to replace the default nvme to upgrade the storage, there is a second nvme connector on the right of the motherboard so you can just pop in a second nvme ssd right in, without needing to reinstall your os (in total you can put in 2 nvme and one sata ssd)
I got one myself last year. Weirdly, it was specced with 12gb of ram (yes, somehow they paired 8+4 gb sticks), and has a red ring around the trackpad, but otherwise is same as tested here. Same i5 and 1650. Works brilliantly for me.
I will say that I have much better battery life. I can get 6-7 hours when browsing.
Can you link the laptop please? I might get one
How Is it so far?
@@timmyhackings5181 Only issue was that my screen died, but it was replaced under warranty. (I think that was more due to a bad component from a supplier since this doesn't appear to be a common issue.) Other than that it's been very good. Battery life hasn't decline much.
Me just tryna figure out why you don’t have more subscribers.
I don’t have a lot of tech stuff but I still watch your vids Bc I find them interesting
Thank you:) I’ll get there.
I can't believe I didn't skip any part in this video, keep it up man. Nice review
the mic your using makes this video sound so good its the right amount of sound and i just wanna say this video is helpful so thx!
he answered so many questions i feel like a lot of other tech RUclipss DO NOT answer. This was easily top 5 tech review
Them eyes on that thumbnail got me in here lol
Acer Nitro 5 (2021 chassis) key selling point is it has 3 storage options (2x nvme + 1x 2.5") while other entry level gaming laptops maxed out at 2 (usually 1x nvme + 1x 2.5"). If the 2022 chassis have the same storage options then it's instant buy. The 2022 chassis have all black base with a minor red/blue streak on the lid. The 2022 Nitro 5 b-roll is up on acer channel.
Yup, I have 3TB SSD total in this laptop. Best value, no other laptop have 3 storage slot
Looking to buy a gaming PC and seen this on Amazon. Typed it up on RUclips and glad my search came up with a review from you just a day ago. Thank you for such a detailed review and your time. Just subscribed.
Really good review...I have no issues with the Red backlit keyboard etc, but to each their own. Having said that I bought the $1000 version of this, 16 GB ram and a 512 SSD. Basically eliminating the 2 biggest issues (which is 100% spot on) as discussed in the review/
link to the laptop
Excellent review. I like the presentation style. Novice & experts are being treated equally 👍🏾
I bought a Nitro 5 in September 2020 and upgraded the storage and RAM. Decent laptop and I invested into a laptop cooling fan stand. Not as fancy as it’s little brothers like the one you reviewed but it suits my needs
Yeah, it’s no one’s top choice laptop, but it does do very well for budget gaming. Like the little engine that could.
I got stuck with the Ryzen 5 rx 560x model a couple years ago, when I was looking for Amy first gaming laptop and my mom saw this in open box and thought it’d be fun to rub in my face that she got one first.
She’s an Apple user. That decision lasted all of two weeks. I took pity and bought it off of her, but was disappointed I didn’t get GeForce.
Two years, almost three years later, every time I think I’m at my limit with it, I shove some new upgrade through, and bam it works like new.
First time? Shoved 32 gigs of RAM into it. Ran like magic. Second time? Turned up the power options. Third? Run the fans at max.
Final time was recent, I realized finally how to update the graphic card, and it runs like magic again, running Back 4 Blood and other new titles on low- medium.
But I’m finally kind of done, and I’m upgrading to a desktop in a short while. Not going to have top of the line GPU but everything else inside it will be awesome.
Still, if there ever was a computer to surprise me, it was the Nitro 5. The little engine that could.
You upgraded it yourself or did you bring it to a technician?
It is better to upgrade the storage internally or just get an external storage?
@@spiritualliving8318 internal because internal ssd last bit longer in lifespa and better sustained speed
I don't understand how your channel has only 15K subscribers?! If you ask me you are at the top along with other tech-tubers who have hundreds of thousands or milions subs. Keep it up bro!
Loved the video . Look forward to watch more videos 😊😊😊
My cousin just got one a couple weeks ago. It looks nice.
He only plays Genshin Impact, though; I don't think that was a smart move.
LOL
Good review!
Great video. Love your delivery and insight! Subbed!
Hey bro! Just want to let you know that this video is lit! Great quality and explanations are clear and concise!
To be very honest this review is so helpful in more ways than just for the straightforward what you came for as far as reviewing the actual product and the referencing other people’s reviews on it I love super good review!
I saw this laptop on amazon and wanted to know some issues ppl had with it. I dont mind buying it this laptop after listening to your review. This would be the first laptop I buy myself.
Gaming isn't bad. I mainly got it for app development. Most laptops can't handle the load very efficiently. However, a budget gaming laptop is a perfect fit for my needs.
Found one on offerup for $500 with a 2060 and 16gb ram, basically a steal and loving it!
Nice!!! Jealous of that deal
What website
About to pick one up tomorrow I can’t wait 👌🏻
Noice
Thanks for the review, I got the laptop and its gaming performance is good for a budget price. The body scratches so I put on a Gadgetshieldz skin on it and it looks so awesome now!😍
nice review man keep it up 👏🏻
Thanks for the video. I have the same Laptop with i7 11800H and RTX3060 and I like it. It performs good. Also, Acer Nitro is on par with Asus TUF series, therefore the term "budget" gaming should not imply bad quality I my opinion (Asus's marketing is much better, therefore I think that's why Acer Nitro might be considered a little lower in quality than TUF series).
what's the best between two? acer nitro or asus tuf? i wanna buy a new laptop
@@anandamulyarahardja3886 I heard there's some issues with TUF F15. Idk, try reddit it more
Very nice review thanks for going thru detail.
Thanks for sharing this great laptop review!
Very nice review sir I wanna see more other laptop review in this channel 👀
Love your content
Honestly, didn’t expect very much from rtx 3050 (specs: 24GB RAM, i7 11800H) but every single game (Battlefront and Call of duty sort) ran just right - really stable 75 fps on med-max settings. And for the red elements - I LOVE them - it does not look boring and one-colored. Can it be charged through the Thunderbolt 4?
The plastic they used to build this thing is bad, mine keeps falling apart and the hinge broke the plastic guarding the screen and the screen broke. Please be careful buying this laptop.
That red & black drip is clean, good review tho g 👍
Got the one with the RTX 3080 for $2,250 USD in 2021. It's very powerful. Finally, I can edit 4K videos.
I have one. Make sure when you first plug it in you push hard. There are two steps. When you first push in it will stop, You think it's in but it's not. Push again to set it in place. I almost sent mine back thinking it did not work. I decided to just check online and I found out many buyers were having the same issue of not pushing the plug in all the way. Reading this saved me a lot of lost time. I must have unplugged and plugged it in several times, Even the online tech had me unplug and plug in again, And I still did not have it in all the way.
I've heard this from a couple other people. I own...lessee'...four Acer laptops plus the Nitro coming tomorrow, and none of the ones I have, have this quirk, but they're not gaming laptops. Maybe it's because it's to keep you from jerking the cord out while playing?
@@k.b.tidwell The power cord does not get jerked around while playing. This is my 2nd Acer. This Nitro also has a volume issue. You will need external speakers. I could barely hear with the volume maxed. Again Online I found that if you go to the Nitrosense, You can increase the volume. Still not enough. None of my other laptops had this issue. That said, I like the Nitro.
I think it was stated in the manual, at least for mine. My guess is some people here didnt read first before using.
@@roberth3094 me too, had the same volume issue. And its really a pain when u play smth like FSX which has horrendous sound for the fact that it has the habit to lower the in game volume for no reason.
@@linkfreeman1998 You think or you know?
I just ordered via amazon and im pretty excited because i bought it with an offer and i cant wait to have it in my hands, its random that this video was uploaded 6 minutes ago
I definitely know now to trust an honest opinion like yours on what best technology to buy you explain this with such high quality and really informative break down of this laptop I'd rather someone shows you what it's like instead of going out to buy this instead of wasting money and realising it's crap afterwards plus I think your series s videos was great I also have an s and love it I like the white colour you should ignore the little brats that send you negitive comments I think you sold it to the people on a budget so great job bro sending love from the UK🇬🇧❤️👍
I've made my mind after watching this review! Thank you so much. When replacing or upgrading the rams or the ssd storage, I think the battery should be plugged out just in case, I believe.
Its also not a bad idea to unplug the cmos battery for at least 10 mins, (under main battery) especially as changing spec and will reset the mother board to default settings
I still use my Nitro 5 (from 2019) as my main PC on one monitor with my series X for gaming on the other, lol what are the chances. 😂
That’s the moooove
@@TechSpaceCowboy Fun fact, I just realised the older model, the one I have, came with 16GB's of RAM standard. Why the Earth did they downgrade with the newer release?
i personally have one of these laptops, the keyboard backlighting can be changed. really good review, keep up the good work
The one I got is red even with the lights off. You must have a different model than this one
Love your videos
I recently lost my 4yr old i5 gtx980ti desktop in the Australian floods . It was used mainly for 1080p gaming and photo editing . To replace it I am looking at around , at the very least ,$2000 aussie dollars ( + keyboard and mouse ).
I can get a nitro 5 , i5 11400 rtx3050 for around half that price or an i7 11800 rtx3050 version for $1200.
Fifty bucks for an extra ram stick , and a separate monitor and keyboard when I can afford it and I will have a superior allround setup to my destroyed system for around half the price.
I have to say I am very tempted.
Thanks a lot, I need a pc rn. Great review.
I’m actually going to get this for my birthday thanks 🙏
Thanx. Very informative. Subbed
Enjoy watching your videos ☺️
My man ends every sentence with a frog impersonation
The best time to buy a new laptop is April-June, it is the slowest time for computer sales and the prices reflect the lower demand. The worst times to buy a new computer are right before Christmas and right before school returns back in session. Also, the graphics card companies and other computer part companies like to unveil their newest models in the summer months, which capitalizes on that "back to school" buyer demographic. If you buy in April-June you're usually on the back end of the release schedule as you're essentially buying
a piece of tech that is very shortly about to become obsolete, but often times the "upgrade" of the newest model isn't drastic enough to warrant the $1,000+ you would pay for that privilege. If you're ok with not having the greatest specs on the market and are satisfied with settling for the "next best thing" at a major discount then buy in the Spring months.
I do this. Last year's model is always a major upgrade for me lol. Same with vehicles (especially nowadays), but they have to be at least 3 years old to get the best depreciation.
I have the 2021 3050 ti model I swapped out the 2 8 gig rams with 2 16 gig and it just is amazing for a budget laptop
Very honest review and detailed. I am actually been a PC gamer ever since Apple IIe's haha...I am really now considering just purchasing this one instead of replacing my 1060 GB on my desktop...at least I have another PC altogether...
This laptop is fire 🔥. Thanks for the video!
In the Philippines we had a sale for this and it was actually cheaper than this but have better specs (this is very rare considering all gadgets get really high markup when it is imported to the Philippines). I got a i5 11400h with rtx 3050 and I think this was the best deal in our country for 740 (37,000 php).
Thanks again for the how-to demo on replacing the RAM and warning views to not to screw it up
Nicely explained
I’m thinking abt saving up for this laptop to just play Minecraft, Rec Room and do a little bit of school.. would I need to upgrade the ram for that?
You’d have a much better time along the way, but it wouldn’t be required.
@@TechSpaceCowboy okay thank you!
Wow Walmart is selling it for $900 right now.
Great review
Great video!
I am thinking of buying this as my 1st gaming pc but am curious if i need to buy two 8gb RAM sticks to upgrade or just buy one and leave the factory stick in to make up the 16gb???
As long as they’re the same speed it should be fine, but I personally think it’s a good idea to buy your ram at the same time. I’d just spend the extra cash and get 2 8gb sticks, or 2 16’s of the same model at the same time.
I have this thing. The thunderbolt 4 port is on the back of the machine, I can just hook up a razer core and put a more modern gpu if I want to since its compatible with the eGPU. More performance doing graphics work and the occasional games.
Got this laptop since 2021 i upgraded it to 32gb ram, it has a 10th gen i7 and a gtx 1650 ti 144hz display
i love it its a lighting.
smooth fast af nothing to say
general fps if u r interested:
FH5 on High settings: around 90-110fps
GTA V on high settings around : 100+ fps / online around 80-90fps
COD Warzone on balanced settings: 80+ fps
Assetto Corsa Maxed out: 110+ fps
DBZ Kakarot High Settings: 80+ fps
The Crew 2 High settings: 80+ fps
The Crew Motorfest Medium settings i think: around 70 fps
Spiderman Miles Morales on high settings: 80+ fps
Eurotruck on max settings: 100-120fps
PUBG Battlegrounds on high settings: 80-90 fps
Lol! Gamers wont have nail polish remover. That would most likely mean they have a girlfriend.
But I'm married 🙃
Just got one with an i7 (with 16 gb memory + 1tb HD, which I will upgrade) for $899 on prime day. I say I am happy for with this purchase for a gaming "laptop". I travel a lot and quick 3D graphics for work on the spot when I am needed on location. It works. I would not make this my main machine for 24/7 3D modeling and rendering. But it is good enough to communicate ideas when I am with clients and travel gaming.
Same I bought the exact same one
I'm about to buy this tomorrow i''m using this for autocad.
On sale at Amazon for 659 right now might pick it up
about the problem with red back light, its an RGB keyboard just install Acer Nitrosense and you can change it to any color you like . in fact the keyboard area divided into 4 part , you can change each part color separately . and if you are a hard core gamer but of a younger age you can design it to have some effect like zoom, wave, breath, Neon and.... you also can change the intensity of backlight
That’s incorrect, this keyboard is made of red plastic and cannot change color.
@@TechSpaceCowboy don't knew maybe on higher model of nitro 5 they use another keyboard , mine is Nitro 5 AN515-57 and it allow changing the keyboard back light, sure it boot with red but when acer logo change to black before showing blue windows welcome screen it change to the color you set before
This is something you've taught me. I have a AN515-57-79TD arriving tomorrow, and I'm going to have to take a look at that. Thank you!
@@k.b.tidwell glad if i was any help . I dig it a little more , if when ACER Nitro-5 is off the keyboard is white then the laptop have a RGB keyboard but if Acer Nitro-5 keyboard is red not white when its off , the laptop have a fixed red keyboard
Can’t decide whether an Acer nitro or MacBook Air m1?
Mostly just for general purpose use and a little gaming
ive just bought this to game and i dont find it laggy at all its fast and does the job, i didnt understand why the battery was draining so fast when gaming so thankyou i now know i need to keep it on charge when gaming!
Nice review. The red keyboard can be changed to ANY color or multicolored in Nitrosense.
Looks good. I already have a pc that I built back in 2019 (thank god before the pandemic, but even then, the crypto craze still had the prices up) I really just want a laptop for on the go productivity like photoshop and FL studio and some gaming when I’m at friends houses. I plan on connecting to a TV and running external speakers or headphones so I’m literally only using it as a power source lol
Specs of my PC if anyone is wondering
GTX 1660 Super OC
I5 9600k
16gb ram
500 gb nvme m.2 ssd
Corsair PSU
Corsair fans
Gigabyte mobo
Runs like a champ even since 2019, so don’t get caught up in the hype of “ oh I need a RTX3080 to game” I can run any game perfectly fine, no issues. Computer is still fast after years of daily use
Best way to buy these Nitro 5s. Acer Refurbished off Ebay. They basically are brand new. But sell at over $400 under what they are new. you can go get a RTX2060, 16gb of Ram Model off ebay for $899. Currently using a 2018 model i bought in 2019 the same way, and its still going strong.
My uncle upgraded one for me😂
I got one with an Intel Core i5 11400H with RTX 3050 for a little less than you got yours. I can get around 6-8 hours just for casual use and coding. If you are looking for a gaming laptop keep your eyes out for the best deals possible because I got mine for less than his and it has better specs.
At least run a temperature monitoring program to give people a rough idea on how it runs out of the box.
I have the Nitro 5, i5 10300H / RTX 3060. Out of the box the CPU was thermal throttling at 93 degrees, laptop manufacturers use very low quality thermal paste, that is if the job is even done correctly. The GPU runs very cool.
For anyone needing to solve this issue - You can repaste with a high quality thermal compound if you have the know how, or you can adjust the maximum processor state of the CPU.
Go to Control panel-
Hardware and Sound-
Power Options-
Change plan settings-
Change advanced power settings-
Processor power management-
Change maximum processor state from 100 > 99.
This will disable turbo boost on the chip. You will now be running at the base clock speed of the CPU. It will solve the throttling issue but now you're limited to your base clock which will cause fps drops in CPU intensive games. There's always a trade off or sacrifice with gaming laptops.
My Acer Nito i7 11800H,16gb ddr4 (dual channel),rtx 3070.512gb m2 2280ssd,and a Curical P5 2Tb 2280 ssd.Great Laptop
I have 2018 model currently (I believe) and this was and still is my first and current laptop. I don't care too much about specs or frames so I really enjoy it. That said, their not amazing but good enough for me to have fun. 8/10
.. mines bout $2000 I got it for school had no idea it was a gaming laptop. I freakin love it never had one that glow red like that .. it’s another one I think that glows multi colors
All I can say is.....
Jesse, we have to cook.
i already have a pc but i get bored during vacation so am thinking of getting this for when i’m not at home and for school
Heh I was thinking earlier that the one I'm getting tomorrow will find its way down to the beach in November :D
Great review. I was looking at getting this but doesn’t seem it will perform any better than my ps5
1st plz disconnect battery connection and replace ram....
this might be a black friday grab lol
As a 13 year old, I can confirm that the red looks dope🤓
Idk man I love this laptop. I run 144fps no problem with no heating or anything like that. Fans are on though but great review
The red accents really puts me off this laptop.
Yeah it’s kinda ugly