Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52)
MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Our Rating: 82 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE). 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.

MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.675 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Shale black -
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB SSD M.2 - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 3320 mAh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.0
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Built-in 2 cooling fans, MU-MIMO technology, Acer CoolBoost technology, WMR compatible Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 59FT 1035UK
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