Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) and MSI GS66 10SE (040UK 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
solid build quality
attractive design
reasonable price point
decent cooling system
average battery life
heavyweight design
no thunderbolt support
limited upgradeability
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
sleek, portable design
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
good thermal management
average battery life
noisy under load
limited upgradeability
premium price tag
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36.34 cm x 25.952 cm x 2.314 cm | 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Obsidian black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Intel HM470 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Self-Encrypting Drive - Micron | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Toshiba | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - HD |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, Windows Hello |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2500 | Killer E3100 |
| BATTERY | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 55 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V | 180 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine technology, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Interfaces | USB 2.0 USB-C USB 3.0 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN USB 3.0 (with power off charging) |
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
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| SOFTWARE | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) | MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | MU-MIMO technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 74XR | - |
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