Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard). 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) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) 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

vibrant display quality

heavier build

average battery life

plastic chassis feel

limited port selection

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 120Hz display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

modest audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Acer NitroSense MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
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 MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 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 - 1 year
Model Number 55 -
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