Review Acer Aspire 17 A17-51GM-70LZ
Acer Aspire 17 A17-51GM-70LZ · Core 7 150U · RTX 2050 · 17.3″ IPS
Intel Core 7 150U · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB · 16GB DDR4-3200 (2×8GB, upgradeable) · 1TB SSD (WD SN740) · 17.3″ 1920×1080 IPS 60Hz matte · 2.2 kg
Two RAM banks and two M.2 slots –
moderate temperatures,
sleek design,
Thunderbolt 4.
RTX 2050 often barely faster than current iGPUs,
poor fan control,
low-quality display,
mediocre speakers,
SSD is throttled at times,
no card reader.
Too expensive for what's on offer – weak dGPU and a disappointing display.
Display – 17.3″ IPS · 1920×1080 · 60Hz · 64.5% sRGB
Panel: CMN N173HCE-E3C – 17.3″ 1920×1080, IPS, matte, 60Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~275 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 917:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 64.5% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 44.8% |
| Display P3 coverage | 43.3% |
| Response time (B/W) | 20.9 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 30.7 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Low brightness and poor color gamut (64.5% sRGB)
- Not suitable for color-critical work
- No PWM flickering
Very poor color gamut and low brightness – disappointing for the price.
Panel FRU: CMN N173HCE-E3C (17.3″ 1920×1080 IPS, 60Hz, matte)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 3.38
Processor – Intel Core 7 150U · 10c/12t · Raptor Lake-U Refresh
- Model: Intel Core 7 150U – 2× P-core + 8× E-core
- Boost: 5.4 GHz (P-core) / 4.0 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 55 W PL2 / 28 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~9,074 pts
- Decent CPU performance for the price
CPU FRU: Intel Core 7 150U (Raptor Lake-U Refresh, soldered BGA)
Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 · 4GB · 35W TGP
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile – 4 GB GDDR6
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~3,529 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~22.6 fps
- Often barely faster than current iGPUs
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 3,529 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 7,996 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 11,973 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~22.6 fps |
GPU FRU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB (dedicated, 35W TGP)
RTX 2050 often barely faster than current iGPUs – not worth the premium.
Memory – 16GB DDR4-3200 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB DDR4-3200 (2×8 GB, SO-DIMM, dual-channel)
- Upgradeable – two SO-DIMM slots
Two SO-DIMM slots – easy to upgrade.
RAM FRU: DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM (2×8GB) – replaceable
Storage – 1TB WD SN740 · PCIe 4.0 · dual M.2 slots
- Drive: WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-1T00-1014 – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~5,030 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,478 MB/s
- Two M.2 2280 slots
- SSD throttling under sustained load
SSD FRU: WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-1T00-1014 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
SSD throttling – performance drops under sustained load.
Battery – ~7.4 hours · 50 Wh
- Capacity: 50 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~7.4 hours
- Battery life is shorter than competitors
Battery FRU: 50 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 90W (Acer)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium/Plastic · Wi-Fi 6E · Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · RJ45 · 2× USB-A
- Materials: Metal lid, plastic base – mixed build quality, rattles
- Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
- Dimensions: 402 × 257 × 18 mm
- Left: Power, USB-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4, PD, DP), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.0
- Right: 3.5mm audio, USB-A 3.0, RJ45, Kensington lock
- Thunderbolt 4
- RJ45 Ethernet
- No card reader
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 replaceable
Serviceability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 2280 slots – replaceable |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Built-in, not user-replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Good upgradeability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery all replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 7 150U (Raptor Lake-U Refresh, soldered) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB (dedicated, 35W TGP) |
| RAM | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM (2×8GB) – replaceable |
| SSD | WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-1T00-1014 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | CMN N173HCE-E3C (17.3″ 1920×1080 IPS, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 replaceable |
| Battery | 50 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 90W (Acer) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUCore 7 150U – decent
RAM16GB DDR4 – upgradeable
GPURTX 2050 – weak
Display64.5% sRGB – poor
Battery7.4h – short
Value~$1,150 – overpriced
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Two RAM banks and two M.2 slots
- Moderate temperatures
- Sleek design
- Thunderbolt 4
Weaknesses
- RTX 2050 often barely faster than current iGPUs
- Poor fan control
- Low-quality display
- Mediocre speakers
- SSD is throttled at times
- No card reader
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight upgradeability (RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi) and Thunderbolt 4 – key selling points.
• Poor display (64.5% sRGB, low brightness) – not for creative work.
• RTX 2050 is barely faster than current iGPUs – manage expectations.
• SSD throttling and erratic fan control – mention potential issues.
• Good for basic office and light multimedia – if price drops significantly.
• Highlight upgradeability (RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi) and Thunderbolt 4 – key selling points.
• Poor display (64.5% sRGB, low brightness) – not for creative work.
• RTX 2050 is barely faster than current iGPUs – manage expectations.
• SSD throttling and erratic fan control – mention potential issues.
• Good for basic office and light multimedia – if price drops significantly.