Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sharp full-hd display

expandable storage options

decent thermal management

attractive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

plastic build quality

limited color accuracy

MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 3.25 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black -
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 51 242UK
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