MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution mini-led display

slim, lightweight design

thunderbolt 4 support

advanced cooling technology

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sharp full-hd display

expandable storage options

decent thermal management

attractive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

plastic build quality

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.58 cm x 25.97 cm x 1.995 cm 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 3.25 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Star blue Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 18 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Studio Drivers -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Technology 4-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad, per-key RGB 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 011UK 51
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