MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) 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 GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

loud 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 GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 3.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 360 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 18 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 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 GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 16 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, two subwoofers Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Output - 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) 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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51
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