Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth). 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 (AN517-41) Review

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

MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 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 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Killer E3100
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2), Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
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
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GS66 10SFS (073UK Stealth)
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 - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number R2NS -
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