Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)

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 GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth). 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 GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

robust build quality

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavy for portability

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
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
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Acer NitroSense SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI GS66 10UG (010UK 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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, 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 55 -
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