Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI Katana GF76 (11UD). 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.

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 Katana GF76 (11UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent cooling system

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 144 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 Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 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 Katana GF76 (11UD)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB
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 Katana GF76 (11UD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 150 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 1
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number R2NS 093UK
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