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Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 3,8GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 2560x1440 IPS 165Hz |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N
| Reference / Part Number | NH.QP9EG.003 |
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| Release date | January 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Obsidian Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 8845HS |
| Processor frequency | 3,8 GHz |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | AMD Ryzen AI |
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| Total processor performance up to | 38 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 16 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 16 TOPs |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 780M |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
Audio
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
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| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Battery
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Battery life (max) | 8 h |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
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| AC adapter power | 230 W |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB charging voltage | 5 V |
| USB charging current | 3 A |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,1 kg |
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| Width | 400,2 mm |
| Depth | 293,2 mm |
| Height | 28,9 mm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
How long does the battery of the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N last?
The manufacturer declares up to 8 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.
What is the screen of the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N like?
It carries a 17.3" 2560x1440 IPS 165Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N be upgraded?
It has 2 memory slots, but it already ships with the maximum it takes (32 GB).
Which operating system does the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N weigh?
It weighs 3,1 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42-R38N released?
Its release date is January 2025, 1 year ago.