In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI GS76 11UH (080UK 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.
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
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
slim, attractive design
high refresh rate display
excellent thermal management
robust build quality
high price point
average battery life
limited port selection
noisy under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm | 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.45 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
| Colour | Obsidian black | Core black |
| DISPLAY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 17.3" |
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| 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 | 120 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, thin bezel design, IPS-level, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 8-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 3200 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 GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD - SanDisk | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| 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 GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2600 | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 135 Watt, 19.5 V | 230 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| 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) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Slots | - | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free) |
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| 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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 LAN HDMI |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-III Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro |
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| Software Included | Acer NitroSense | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) | MSI GS76 11UH (080UK Stealth) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, HDD kit | Power adapter |
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| 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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