MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Comparison summary
- Acer Nitro V 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming and a better deal.
- MSI B8VG 15″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in Nitro V.
- For graphics performance B8VG has a better graphics card.
- B8VG has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD).
- Nitro V features more memory.
- Nitro V is thinner and smaller in size.
MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) | Acer Nitro V 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5 lbs (2.27 kg) | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.15 x 10.21 x 1.01 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (35.94 x 25.93 x 2.57 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 22, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,209.00 | $2,079.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,209.00 | $2,079.95 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 12 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450)
Acer Nitro V 16″
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MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) summary
MSI B8VG is a good value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4070 video card that is remarkable for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD processor and also less RAM overall for its price. Quad HD resolution is exceptional for the 15″ 165 Hz IPS screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is fine. It is reasonably weighted enough at 5 lbs (2.27 kg).
msi 2024 Gaming Laptop Katana AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-Core NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB 48 GB DDR5 2 TB SSD 15.6" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Win11 Pro Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 Numeric Keypad 720p HD Camera
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-Core Processor (Up to 5.2 GHz, 16 MB Smart cache | 8 Cores| 16 Threads) Stream and multitask effortlessly with your gaming laptop.
Graphics and Memory and Storage: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 | 48GB DDR5 5600MHz | 2TB PCI-E NVMe M.2 SSD,Make game graphics silky smooth
Display: Stunning 15.6" WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare | DCI-P3 100% | 165Hz | Thin Bezel LCD giving you more viewing area and less clutter, on a crystal-clear HD screen.
Connection and Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support DisplayPort / 5Gbps | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps | 1x USB 2.0 Type-A | 1x RJ-45| 1x HDMI v2.1 | 1x Headphone and microphone combo jack
Feature: Windows 11 Pro; Fullsize Four-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; 720p HD Camera53.5 Whr 3-cell lithium-ion battery; 14.13 x 10.20 x 0.98 inches, 4.96 lbs; Black; 200 AC Adapter, 32GB USB Drive included.
ASIN: B0H2LQRS4D
Acer Nitro V 16″ summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is acceptable well-suited for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is good. Acer Nitro V is light at only 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop | Intel Core 7 240H Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD | Backlit KB Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth Win11 Obsidian Black | w/USB Hub, W/GaLiMu
✔【Screen】 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 400 nits brightness;
✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD;
✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);
✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;
✔【Connectivity】 1 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port, Built-In Microphone, Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and Bluetooth;
✔【Operating System】 Windows 11;
ASIN: B0HJYWQ81N