Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin). 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) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

vibrant full-hd display

ample storage options

decent cooling system

heavy build

average battery life

modest audio quality

plastic chassis

MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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. 120 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 IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
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 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - 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 - 1 year
Model Number 52 -
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