MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 3.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Carbon grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 18 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC298 -
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Output 90 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Plus Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 015UK 51
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