Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful ryzen processor
high refresh rate display
spacious storage options
robust gaming performance
reasonable price point
heavier build
average battery life
loud fan noise
dim display brightness
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
robust cooling system
decent build quality
good audio output
heavy and bulky
average battery life
limited upgradeability
noisy under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
| Colour | Shale black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM570 |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) | 8 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | - |
| Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2600 | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | - |
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| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 USB 3.0 (with power off charging) 2 x USB 3.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) |
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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) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | R2NS | - |
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