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Updated March 14, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, consider that the Acer's larger size and potentially more powerful hardware make it better suited for gaming or heavy tasks, but it will likely be less portable and have a shorter battery life compared to the smaller, more energy-efficient MSI Prestige, which offers greater portability and longer battery life for everyday tasks and business applications. If performance in demanding applications is a priority, and portability is less of a concern, the Acer may be worth the extra investment; otherwise, the MSI could be a more convenient and cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 17
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 17 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which makes it better suited for gaming and 3D applications, ensuring smoother visuals and more detailed graphics. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo still performs well with a decent CPU and screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate are not as optimized for high-end gaming or intensive 3D tasks.
Software Development
7.4
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Acer Nitro 5 17 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
8.2
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a bright, high-resolution display and a panel type that delivers crisp, clear images, enhancing the overall user experience for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate its wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for their work. However, both the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo lack high refresh rates, which limits their performance in rendering smooth graphics for Gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 5 17 has a price of $830 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of portability and power with a high-quality screen, long battery life, and sufficient processor and memory for smooth multitasking, making it very good for general use. On the other hand, the Acer Nitro 5 17 has a larger screen and robust processing capabilities which suit general use, but its size makes it less portable, and typically its battery life isn't as long as smaller ultraportables like the Prestige.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 17 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 5 17, with its powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and offers a larger, high-quality screen which benefits design work, but is less portable due to its size. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still capable for engineering with a good CPU and RAM, trades some performance for a more portable design, a high-quality keyboard, quieter operation, and better speakers, making it more versatile for users on the go.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Nitro 5 17 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Acer Nitro 5 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 17 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 17 | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 11'' x 0.98'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.89" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57.5 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | August 2021
"The Acer Nitro 5 17 is a solid mid-range gamer. The Nitro 5 does not belong to the top group of RTX 3070 notebooks: Compared with the RTX 3070 notebooks tested so far, the computer delivers below-average frame rates - this is due to the 100-watt TGP. The GPU performance can be increased a bit with a firmware update. The device scores with a high level of CPU performance. Throttling is not a concern. CPU and GPU can produce their performance constantly. The laptop heats up moderately under load. The noise development is on the usual class level."
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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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