MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51). 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 (AN517-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

full hd display

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavy build

average battery life

dim screen brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.749 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - 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 - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2500
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt, 19 V
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features SteelSeries Full Color Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
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 (AN517-51)
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 (AN517-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 530N
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