Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth). 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 5 (AN515-45) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate screen

reasonable price point

ample connectivity options

robust gaming performance

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, attractive design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-refresh display

comfortable, customizable keyboard

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

prone to fingerprints

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black -
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
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 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.5 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Advanced
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, HDCP Compliant MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology
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 - 2 years
Model Number R32A -
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