Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG). 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 (AN515-45) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate screen

reasonable price point

ample connectivity options

robust gaming performance

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black -
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - Full HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network, MSI Smart Auto
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery 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 Purified.Voice technology, HDCP Compliant SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, RGB light bar
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
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Model Number R32A 012UK
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