Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52)
MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO). 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.

MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.675 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Shale black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView -
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-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 Vector GP66 (12UHO)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
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 Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
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 audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 3320 mAh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19 V 280 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
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
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
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 Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 59FT 489UK
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