MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51). 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.

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

solid build quality

attractive design

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
86 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 36.34 cm x 25.952 cm x 2.314 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Black Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features - Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive)
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Self-Encrypting Drive - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2500
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB 2.0
USB-C
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology MU-MIMO technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 74XR
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