MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16). 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.

MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy 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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.395 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Titanium grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) 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. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level 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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.55 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) 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 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - 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
Audio Features Nahimic 3D audio -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Output 150 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
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 - 41
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