MSI Katana 15 HX (9S7-1587C1-810) vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Comparison summary
- MSI Katana 15 HX is a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For graphics performance Katana 15 HX has a better performing graphics card.
- Katana 15 HX has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD).
- Acer Nitro V 16″ features more memory.
- Nitro V is thinner and more compact in size.
MSI Katana 15 HX (9S7-1587C1-810)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana 15 HX (9S7-1587C1-810) | Acer Nitro V 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-14650HX | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 24gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.14 x 10.32 x 1 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (35.92 x 26.21 x 2.54 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 31, 2026 | October 2, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,669.00 | $1,789.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,669.00 | $1,789.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana 15 HX (9S7-1587C1-810)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare MSI Katana 15 HX / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana 15 HX (9S7-1587C1-810) summary
MSI Katana 15 HX is a good value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 video card which is ok for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an excellent Intel CPU, but not as much memory for its price. Quad HD resolution is excellent for the 15-inch 165 Hz IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay. It is quite hefty at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg).
msi Katana 15 HX Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 165Hz WQHD IPS Display, 14th Intel i7-14650HX 16-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 24GB DDR5 1TB SSD, Four-Zone RGB Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6E, HD Camera, Win11 Home
[High-Speed Memory & Storage] Seal is opened and resealed for upgrade only. Upgraded to 24GB DDR5 SDRAM; 1TB PCI-E NVMe SSD; Windows 11 Home
[High-End Performance CPU] Latest powerful and efficient 14th Generation Intel i7-14650HX Processor (Up to 5.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 30 MB Intel Smart cache, 16 Cores, 24 Threads)
[15.6" 165Hz WQHD Display] 2560 x 1440 pixels, IPS, 300 nits, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, Thin Bezel LCD; Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7
[Connection & Ports] Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) 802.11AX and Bluetooth 5.3 Combo; 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support Data Transfer / Power Delivery / DisplayPort / 10Gbps, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1x RJ-45, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone and microphone combo jack
[Additional Attributes] Full size Four-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; 720p HD Camera; 75Whr 4-Cell lithium-ion battery (up to 6 hours battery life); 14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99" inches, 5.29 lbs; Black; 240W AC Adapter; COU 32GB USB Drive included
ASIN: B0HC6CJTZK
Acer Nitro V 16″ summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card which is underwhelming for gaming. 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 reasonable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay.
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - Intel Core 7 240H Processor - 32GB DDR5 1TB 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;
✔【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 5050 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;
✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD;
✔【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: B0HLS2BY1M