Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI Vector GP77 (13VG). 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.

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 Vector GP77 (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Vector GP77 (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high performance processor

superior graphics capabilities

fast refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. MSI Vector GP77 (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
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 Vector GP77 (13VG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 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 Vector GP77 (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 Vector GP77 (13VG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe 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 Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 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 Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
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 Vector GP77 (13VG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.5 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
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 Vector GP77 (13VG)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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, Meta Ready
Compliant Standards - BSMI, FCC Part 15 B, RoHS, WEEE, JIS C 0950, REACH 2006/1907/EC
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 027UK
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