An honest review of the Acer Nitro 5, released in 2021.
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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!
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!
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 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
2:36 You are so kind for showing us a tutorial! Most tech KZheadrs don't do that!
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 .
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 KZhead. 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
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)
Looking to buy a gaming PC and seen this on Amazon. Typed it up on KZhead 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.
Excellent review. I like the presentation style. Novice & experts are being treated equally 👍🏾
he answered so many questions i feel like a lot of other tech KZheads DO NOT answer. This was easily top 5 tech review
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 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 KZhead 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 can't believe I didn't skip any part in this video, keep it up man. Nice review
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!😍
Great video. Love your delivery and insight! Subbed!
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?
Thanks for sharing this great laptop review!
Loved the video . Look forward to watch more videos 😊😊😊
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!
Hey bro! Just want to let you know that this video is lit! Great quality and explanations are clear and concise!
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 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
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
Very nice review thanks for going thru detail.
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.
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
Finally a review at our standard. Most reviewer just have too high of a standard or expect too much at this price range.
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 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.
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
Thanks a lot, I need a pc rn. Great review.
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?
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...
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.
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
Thanx. Very informative. Subbed
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!
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.
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.
Good review!
i’ve commented a lot on this video but i have a question, is it ok if i do 32GB of ram?
Hi , thanks for review it’s great one. Can I just had 1more 8g ram or need buy a new set of 2? Thanks
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 again for the how-to demo on replacing the RAM and warning views to not to screw it up
Very nice review sir I wanna see more other laptop review in this channel 👀
nice review man keep it up 👏🏻
Do you have a video on the best built in sound/speakers in gaming laptops? years ago some HP laptops had the beats audio speaker setup which made playing music/games sound awesome...but that was 3-5 yrs ago...and those older laptops are coming up on needing replaced by now. So what is a good new laptop that is < 5lbs, can have lots of ram (at least 32gb), good cpu/etc but also has great built in audio?
I’m actually going to get this for my birthday thanks 🙏
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!
I'm confused between this one 2022 model with 10th gen processor and the asus zenbook 14 2019 model with i5 8th gen. Price is about the same so is the ram and hard. I'll use it just for normal day stuff no games at all. Please tell me which one would you prefer I'll really appreciate it
This laptop is fire 🔥. Thanks for the video!
Found one on offerup for $500 with a 2060 and 16gb ram, basically a steal and loving it!
Nice!!! Jealous of that deal
What website
Enjoy watching your videos ☺️
Thinking about upgrading the ram with the Corsair Vengeance Performance SODIMM Memory 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL22. I think it should fit, right? They're ddr4s but my concern is that it says it's suited for i7s. I'd rather have a scenario where it's at it's peak potential vs destroying it after installing them.
What’s the ram brand you used in the video?
Hey, can we play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with this and plug joystick 🕹 peripherals? Also...what's the laptop like for general MS Word and Internet browsing ? Thanks dude :)
I have the RTX 3070 version and I like everything except the lack of mux switch and missing out on NVIDIA's extra feature set
If you’re reading this, the Acer nitro 5 is a amazing budget Gaming Laptop, I’ve used mine on very often Upgraded to 32GB Of Ram for just around 100$ 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 🫶🏼
What ram brand would you recommend?
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
Can’t decide whether an Acer nitro or MacBook Air m1? Mostly just for general purpose use and a little gaming
Love your videos
That red & black drip is clean, good review tho g 👍
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 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
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.
Will this be fine for class work (word, PowerPoint, ect.) and only running 1 game which is Total War (Napoleonic era). I only play campaign mode not online. Would the set up be good for this right off the self no upgrades?
Glad to see they fixed it. I have the older version of it and its not exactly the greatest experience. lot of framerate drops no matter what game im playing. might have to save up for this new one, or look into upgradability on the old ones too.
Are you on intel? Can you use Intel XTU and try undervolt it?
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
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!
Can I use this to stream with my Xbox x? I’m wanting it to run my streaming software on Twitch, is this a good option for that?
a question. Can I upgrade the ram by buying only 1 different clip of 8gb ram so for example the ram that comes with the laptop is different brand than the one I bought but it has the same 3200mhz can it work? Will it run?
About to grab this one today or the newer version. I produce music so I just need atleast 200+ storage
Given the specs and ram can I use this to record with my elgato hd60s
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 bought one back on 2019 and have had a good time with it. Upgrading was always spooky as a first timer, so I appreciate your inclusion of it here. But the battery life really is poor. Is there any recommendations for anything better in that aspect?
I bought mine in 2019 too but now my dad is the one using it
Every competitor has bigger bettery, so just search after your preferences.
It is meant to be plugged in at like... all times it think 😂 think of it as a desktop that you take anywhere that has an outlet and a desk
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
Will this laptop work well without any upgrades? I use my xbox for most of my gaming, but I want something to be able to play my steam games with. I don't plan on playing any AAA games or highly competitive games, I just want to be able to play the smaller games I have.
Where did you get the ram sticks you installed?
Nicely explained
Great review. I was looking at getting this but doesn’t seem it will perform any better than my ps5
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
Does adapters damage the battery of the pc?
I'm about to buy this tomorrow i''m using this for autocad.
Please help I'm just looking for a laptop that will be streamable for streaming from oculus what's a good laptop for this
What ram do you recommend to buy for the laptop
I went to micro center and was between the nitro 5 and the hp victus hp is just a little bit more money but wasn’t sure which one to lean to
I got a acer nitro 5 with a rtx 3050 mobile I think the graphics cards are pretty much the same but I'm just struggling to understand why the performance of this one is so bad compared to mine? I have a 11400h i5 processor upgraded the ram. Did you put it into performance mode in nitro sense or is this just worse? I get 150+ on halo and 300 on rocket league
that's pretty good though?
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
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).
I wanted to play games like Gta V or Witcher 3 , is it good enough to run them games at ultra settings at steady 60 fps ? ? Thank you for your help , I'm new to gaming laptop .
yes,but you probably should buy an ssd and an extra ram stick for more performance
It should run them okay at medium to high settings. Extra Ram and maybe a laptop cooler stand will help you get the most out of it
Great review
Is it good for video editing and recording gameplay on OBS with a capture card ?
I haven’t done any of that on this. The biggest hindrance for video editing would be the screen. It’s okay but not amazing for color correction. Also kinda dim. Besides that this wouldn’t be bad. Hard to say because I have a Mac workflow for my videos
Looking to get this for my 9 year old son. Do you suggest?
Can you link the the GB sticks please?
Where’s a good place to buy the ram? Also do you think it’s better to upgrade storage internally or externally?
Amazon For The Ram And Definitley internally
@@gabelikescars ok what brand of ram?
I have the i7 10 gen and Rtx 360 in 17 inch form factor, Only 8 gigs of ram, no lag here that’s strange, mine crushes Battlefield 1 on high settings 120hz. I want to put it in dual channel mode. Does the fact the laptop draws from the battery when under load annoy you! (Meaning when playing BF1 online, when plugged in, it also draws from battery and calls it a hybrid power system.)