In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| 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 | Obsidian black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 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) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 6-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2933 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) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD - SanDisk | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
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| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 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) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 | Killer Wireless-AC 1550i |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2600 | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield |
| BATTERY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 82 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 135 Watt, 19.5 V | 180 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| 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 |
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 |
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| SOFTWARE | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Advanced |
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| Software Included | Acer NitroSense | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, HDD kit | Power adapter |
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| 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 | Acer CoolBoost technology | 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 | 55 | - |
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