Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515)

Our Rating: 78 %

MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

vibrant display quality

heavier build

average battery life

plastic chassis feel

limited port selection

MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

affordable gaming option

full HD display

cooling system efficiency

decent build quality

average battery life

heavy design

no USB-C port

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 94% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 1 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 2+ sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Acer NitroSense WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, MSI Sizing, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 2+, MSI Help Desk, X-Boost, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer CoolBoost technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 4 technology, X Boost function
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 55 -
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