MSI Sword 17 (642) vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Comparison summary
- Acer Nitro V 16″ is hands-down better laptop for gaming though Sword 17 gives you more bang for your buck.
- For graphics performance Nitro V has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Nitro V has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
- Sword 17 features a bigger display. For portability Nitro V is lighter.
- Nitro V features more memory.
- Nitro V has a bigger SSD.
MSI Sword 17 (642)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI Sword 17 (642) | 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 i7-11800H | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| 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 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 9.3 lbs (4.22 kg) | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches | |
| (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 20, 2022 | September 16, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,599.00 | $1,989.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,599.00 | $1,989.95 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare MSI Sword 17 / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Sword 17 (642) summary
MSI Sword 17 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2022. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card that is lackluster for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 40% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is ok for the 17″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average. It is quite heavy at 9.3 lbs (4.22 kg).
MSI Sword 17 17.3" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7-11800H RTX3050TI 16GB 512GBNVMe SSD Win11 - White (A11UD-642)
17.3" Thin Bezel FHD, IPS-Level 144Hz, 72% NTSC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 TI Laptop GPU
16GB (8G*2) DDR4 3200MHz
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201(2*2 ax)
ASIN: B09RSQ66TM
Acer Nitro V 16″ summary
Acer Nitro V is a good value 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. The 2000gb SSD storage is a fantastic amount. WUXGA resolution is good for the 16″ 165 Hz IPS screen. Acer Nitro V is quite heavy at 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