Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST). 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 (AN515-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

full hd display

decent cooling system

upgradable memory options

average battery life

heavy build

dim screen brightness

noisy under load

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.39 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 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 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Acer NitroSense -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
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, Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 513R 092UK
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