MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) vs Acer Nitro V 15″ (Intel)
Comparison summary
- Acer Nitro V 15″ is a winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance MSI Katana GF66 15″ has a lot better performing processor. Nitro V has more memory.
- For graphics performance Katana GF66 has a better graphics card.
- For carrying Nitro V is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- Katana GF66 has a bigger SSD.
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046)
Acer Nitro V 15″ (Intel)
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) | Acer Nitro V 15″ (Intel) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-12900H | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| 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 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.71 lbs (3.5 kg) | 4.66 lbs (2.11 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches | 14.27 x 9.44 x 0.93 inches |
| (35.89 x 25.91 x 2.49 cm) | (36.25 x 23.98 x 2.36 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 17, 2023 | December 4, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,149.00 | $1,049.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,149.00 | $1,049.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046)
Acer Nitro V 15″ (Intel)
Compare MSI Katana GF66 15″ / Acer Nitro V 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) summary
MSI Katana GF66 is an impressively priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2023. It has the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti video card that is remarkable great for playing games. You can run using lower graphics settings you can play 30% of the games published this year. The laptop has an impressive Intel processor, but less RAM than the competition for its price. Your 1000gb SSD storage is a fantastic amount. Full HD resolution is adequate for the 15″ 240 Hz screen. It is quite bulky at 7.71 lbs (3.5 kg).
msi Katana GF66 15.6" 244Hz FHD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i9-12900H RTX3070TI 16GB 1TBNVMe SSD Win11 - Black (12UGSOK-1046)
15.6" FHD (1920*1080), 240Hz, 72%NTSC
Core i9-12900H 6+8Core
NVIDIA GeForce RTX3070TI Laptop GPU
16GB (8G*2) DDR5 4800MHz
1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4
ASIN: B0BF8CJ3Z1
Acer Nitro V 15″ (Intel) summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU that is underwhelming 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. Full HD resolution is satisfactory for the 15″ 165 Hz IPS display. Your 500gb SSD storage is moderate. It is quite on the heavier side at 4.66 lbs (2.11 kg).
acer Nitro V 15.6” FHD IPS 165Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, Win11H, w/Mouse pad (16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD)
15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS display with 165Hz Refresh Rate
Intel Core i5-13420H Processor - up to 4.6GHz, 8 cores, 12 threads, 12MB Intel Smart Cache
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8GB of dedicated GDDR7 VRAM
Massive 16GB DDR4 memory and fast 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage for accelerated load times and seamless performance.
1 - USB Type-C Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging (Up to 65W)
ASIN: B0G43CQSNW