MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16). 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.

MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited upgrade options

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

adequate cooling system

expandable storage options

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 84% screen-to-body ratio, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.55 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Output 120 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 Cooler Boost technology Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 41
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