Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)

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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M). 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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

efficient intel evo platform

fast ssd storage

good battery life

high-resolution display

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
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) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, Low Power, thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset 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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
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
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
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 -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
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) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
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
USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included Acer NitroSense Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer CoolBoost technology 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
Model Number 55 022UK
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