MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17). 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.

MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

noisy under load

Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sharp full-hd display

expandable storage options

decent thermal management

attractive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

plastic build quality

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 1.9 cm 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 3.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Carbon grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 18 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Quad-level Cell (QLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6700M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 10 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Technology 4-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Output 240 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 046UK 51
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