Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) vs. MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) and MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse). 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.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

average battery life

heavyweight design

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) and MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) vs. MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Titanium grey
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
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 Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 240 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-44) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer CoolBoost technology, HDCP Compliant, Acer NitroSense Cooler Boost 5 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 - 1 year
Model Number R8PL -
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