Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan). 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 GT76 9SF (009UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high-quality 4k display

robust cooling system

expandable storage options

superior graphics performance

hefty and bulky

short battery life

high price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 39.7 cm x 33 cm x 4.2 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 4.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
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 240 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, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel Z390
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Total Capacity - 2.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
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 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Technology - 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
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
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W)
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Titan Boost technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number R2NS -
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