MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45). 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 GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

fast SSD storage

average battery life

loud fan noise

high surface temperatures

premium price tag

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate screen

reasonable price point

ample connectivity options

robust gaming performance

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Shale black
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 57.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Full Color Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, HDCP Compliant
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - R32A
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