Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin). 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 GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid gaming performance

decent battery life

thin bezel display

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 120 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Acer NitroSense Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
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 Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 513R -
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