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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R3H6 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop vs MSI PS42 8RB-058IT

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 35identical
  • 101known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Red
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • AMD Ryzen 2000 Series
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 2500U
    • i7-8550U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.6 GHz
    • 4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz

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167 specifications
A

Acer

Nitro 5 AN515-42-R3H6 AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Laptop

Model AN515-42-R3H6

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B

MSI

PS42 8RB-058ITView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 2000 Series8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers2500Ui7-8550U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for one8 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneKaby Lake R
Bus typeKnown for oneOPI
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon RX 560XNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Vega 8Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon Vega Graphics
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneWhite
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one122589
Processor package sizeKnown for one42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
On/off buttonKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo

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