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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 might be the better option if you're looking for a more wallet-friendly laptop with decent performance for general use and gaming. It's also a bit more portable than the MSI Titan GT77. However, if you need a laptop with extremely high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks, and you're willing to invest more money, the MSI Titan GT77, with its higher RAM and more powerful processor and graphics card, may be worth the extra expense. Keep in mind that the MSI Titan GT77 is heavier and may have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 has a decent processor and enough RAM for smooth everyday tasks, but it stands out for its balance between portability and battery life, making it suited for general use. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 offers top-of-the-line processing power and an abundance of RAM, alongside an exceptional screen, but it sacrifices portability and has shorter battery life, aligning it more with users seeking peak performance over mobility.
Gaming and AI
8.0
10.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Acer Nitro 16 is very good.
The Acer Nitro 16, equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4070 and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, is very good for gaming due to its strong graphics performance and smooth visual playback. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a solid refresh rate at 144 Hz, combined with a higher quality Mini LED screen, making it the best choice for those seeking the pinnacle in gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.2
10.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Acer Nitro 16 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 is best for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, while also offering a superior Mini LED screen with higher resolution, which is pivotal for design clarity and detail. On the other hand, the Acer Nitro 16 is very good with slightly less powerful specifications, but it strikes a better balance between performance and portability, making it a more flexible option for users who need to move around frequently.
Content Creation
7.8
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Acer Nitro 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the MSI Titan GT77 offers superior screen resolution and brightness compared to the Acer Nitro 16, which contributes to a more vibrant and sharper viewing experience. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, the Titan GT77's wider color gamuts ensure that the colors you see on-screen are true to life, making it preferable over the Nitro 16. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, despite their strengths in other screen quality aspects.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,050
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to have only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Nitro 16
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Sascha Mölck | June 2023
"Video editing, rendering and, of course, gaming represent the Nitro 16's core competencies with a Ryzen 7 7735HS and GeForce RTX 4070 providing the necessary power. Both chips run at consistently high clock speeds. A fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the required storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Nitro 16 AN16-41, Acer has a well-specced, mid-range gaming laptop in its portfolio."
MSI Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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