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Nitro 17 (2024)
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Vector GP76
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17 (2024)
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.0
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 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 gaming and AI.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
4.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 17 (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,250
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
$1,760
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Acer Nitro 17 (2024) has a price of $1,250 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
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 17 (2024) is good.

Gaming and AI

8.1
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and Acer Nitro 17 (2024) are both very good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.5
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
8.7
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and Acer Nitro 17 (2024) are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.1
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
8.0
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 (2024) and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.6
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
7.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and Acer Nitro 17 (2024) are both good for software development.

Portability

Poor
Nitro 17 (2024)
Vector GP76
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Vector GP76 and Acer Nitro 17 (2024) both have poor portability.
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How the Acer Nitro 17 (2024) and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Nitro 17 (2024)MSI Vector GP76
Acer Nitro 17 (2024)MSI Vector GP76

GENERAL

Price
$1,250
$1,760
Release Date
January 1, 2024May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.14''15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02''
Weight
6.62 lbs6.39 lbs
Width
15.76"15.63"
Depth
11.55"11.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh65 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14401920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz360Hz
Display Brightness
326 nits264 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108/10
Portability Score
5.6/105.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Acer Nitro 17 (2024)

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PCMag

Mark Knapp | October 2023
"The Acer Nitro 17 isn't an exceptional gaming laptop; it's kind of chunky even among 17.3-inch notebooks, with a lackluster keyboard, and it doesn't outperform comparably priced machines. But there's a lot to like about it, including a good array of ports, a screen that's sharp and bright for work and play alike, and battery life that soundly beats the competition. All this comes at an affordable price. If size and weight aren't big concerns, you'll find the Nitro 17 a dependable big-screen gaming rig. If you crave higher quality, consider a slight step down or up in screen size with the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 or Alienware m18 respectively."

MSI Vector GP76

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NotebookCheck

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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