Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH). 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.

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 GE78HX (13VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vivid 4k display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

high-speed connectivity

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 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 MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5600 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 GE78HX (13VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, four woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
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 GE78HX (13VH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.5 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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
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 - 2 years
Model Number R32A 051UK
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