MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16). 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 GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

adequate cooling system

expandable storage options

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 84% screen-to-body ratio, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.55 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 41
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