Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Raider GE78HX (13VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vivid 4k display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

high-speed connectivity

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
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 Mystic Light, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 8 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 5600 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 Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, four woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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
LAN
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 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 051UK
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