Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth). 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 (AN517-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

large display size

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, portable design

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK 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 2.2 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 240 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair, Noise Cancellation
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 53R6 -
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