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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Nitro 16 and the MSI Vector GP76, consider that the Acer Nitro 16 is less expensive, more portable, has a longer battery life, a better screen aspect ratio for productivity, and ample performance for general use and gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a larger screen, higher refresh rates suitable for fast-paced games, more storage, and double the RAM for multitasking and intensive engineering or 3D tasks. However, the MSI has a shorter battery life and less portability, making the Acer the better option for those who prioritize mobility and battery over screen size and raw performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for software development.
When considering the Acer Nitro 16's screen quality for general use and engineering, its high resolution and brightness, along with a wide color coverage, make for clear and vibrant visuals, which are critical for detail-oriented tasks like design work. However, the lack of a high refresh rate on this model makes fast-paced visuals less smooth, which detracts from the gaming experience, especially in graphically intense games. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 provides an acceptable viewing experience for both everyday tasks and professional applications but falls short for gaming and 3D work due to its lower refresh rate, despite reasonable resolution and panel technology.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 16 is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 is good for general use with a strong CPU, sufficient RAM, a high-resolution IPS screen, and a considerable battery life, offering a balance of performance and usability. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76, while it also has a strong CPU and double the RAM, features a larger screen with a lower resolution and a significantly shorter battery life, which, alongside its larger build, makes it less portable despite its very good general performance.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Nitro 16 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate, making it excellent for high-fidelity gaming and 3D applications that require smooth visuals and fast frame rates. The MSI Vector GP76, while also excellent for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, boasts an even higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which can provide an exceptionally fluid experience for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 offers excellent GPU and CPU options suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, a high-quality display with a high pixel density, and while it's relatively portable for its class, it still has a substantial weight. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 packs even more RAM and a powerful CPU, a larger screen, and superior storage, but it compromises on portability and has a lower screen resolution, which might affect the sharpness of design details. Both have quality keyboards and manage heat well, but the MSI has a slightly higher display output variety, whereas the Acer offers a higher screen refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good 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
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and MSI Vector GP76 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to have only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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