Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M). 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.

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 Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
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 Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit -
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense MIL-STD-810G tested
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 - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 50TZ 043UK
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