Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56)

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). 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 Katana 15 (B12VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier design

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black -
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-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 Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Technology - 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (8K support)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Acer NitroSense MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-56) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 513R 033UK
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