Acer Nitro 5 delivered a multi-score score of 12,797 ... In the case of the Nitro 5, that means losing out on a bright display, a vivid screen, per-key RGB lighting, and more.

That's not the case with the Acer Nitro 5. Aside from the Tron-style pattern on the lid of the laptop and angular rear vents, this is a fairly standard, blocky-looking laptop.

The Acer Nitro 5 has been a go-to for anyone looking for a budget gaming laptop. The configuration we're reviewing comes with an Intel Core i7-12650H paired with the NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU.

The Acer Nitro 5 has a higher RAM, whereas the HP Victus provides a superior GPU. The HP Victus' RAM maxes out at 16GB (DDR5), whereas the top-end model of the Nitro 5 maxes out at 32GB (DDR5) stock.

Acer's Nitro 5 is a powerful budget gaming laptop that can play games with ease, but its dim screen and bulky size aren't ideal for taking on the go.