
Head-to-head
Acer Nitro 5 vs Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21
Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21 is the faster machine, averaging 15% more frames across 7 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | Acer Nitro 5 | Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dota 2 | 115 | 127 | -12 |
| Far Cry 5 | 101 | 119 | -18 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 79 | 100 | -21 |
| GTA V | 136 | 158 | -22 |
| Strange Brigade | 157 | 183 | -26 |
| The Witcher 3 | 141 | 174 | -33 |
| X-Plane 11 | 71 | 75 | -4 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Acer Nitro 5 | Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 3070 | RTX 3070 |
| GPU power | 85W | - |
| CPU | Ryzen 7 5800H | Ryzen 7 5800H |
| Memory | 16GB | 32GB |
| Display | 15.6in 2560x1440 | 17.3in 1920x1080 |
| Refresh | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Weight | 2.3kg | 2.56kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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