Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth). 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 (AN515-55) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

decent build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display

limited color accuracy

MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

large, vibrant display

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.28 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC295 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ 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 50TZ -
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