Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm | 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
| Colour | Shale black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 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 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-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 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) | 16 GB |
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| 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 | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
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| Video Memory | 6 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 |
| 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 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Killer Wireless-AC 1550i |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2600 | - |
| Features | - | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield |
| BATTERY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | - | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 82 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V | 180 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 USB 3.0 (with power off charging) 2 x USB 3.0 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 (AN517-41) | 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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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | 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 | - | MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | R2NS | - |
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