MSI Crosshair15 (412) vs Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4)
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Comparison summary
- Acer Nitro V 16″ is a better laptop for gaming.
- Nitro V has Windows 11, which is better than Windows 10 that is in MSI Crosshair15.
- For graphics performance Nitro V has a lot faster graphics card.
- Nitro V has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
- Nitro V features more memory.
- Nitro V is thinner and smaller in size.
- Nitro V has a bigger SSD.
MSI Crosshair15 (412)
Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4)
Compare specifications
| MSI Crosshair15 (412) | Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-11800H | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.94 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (35.89 x 25.91 x 2.39 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 24, 2021 | November 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,499.00 | $1,499.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,499.00 | $1,499.95 |
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Laptop Dimensions
MSI Crosshair15 (412)
Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4)
Compare MSI Crosshair15 / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Crosshair15 (412) summary
MSI Crosshair15 is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card that is subpar for playing games. You can play using lower graphics settings you can run 30% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is decent for the 15″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average. It is quite hefty at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
msi Crosshair15 15.6" 144Hz 3ms FHD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7-11800H RTX3050TI 8GB 512GBNVMe SSD Win10
15.6" FHD, IPS-Level 144Hz 72%NTSC
Intel Core i7-11800H 8 Core 2.4 - 4.6GHz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 TI Laptop GPU 4G GDDR6
8GB (8G*1) DDR4 3200MHz; 2 Sockets; Max Memory 64GB
ASIN: B0956W6GDS
Acer Nitro V 16″ (MD-5H5Z-RH3E4) summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. WUXGA resolution is passable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is passable. Acer Nitro V is quite bulky at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz GeForce RTX 5050 & Core 7 240H Gaming Laptop | 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD, Backlit KB, Wi-Fi6E, Bluetooth, DisplayPort, Windows 11, Obsidian Black, Bundle with USB Hub
✔【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;
✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;
✔【Memory & Storage】 16GB DDR5 megahertz and 1TB 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);
✔【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: B0HQN4Z5ND