Acer Nitro Blaze 11vsMSI GS76 Stealth

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Acer
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
Nitro Blaze 11

Quick Stats

The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 provides a slightly more powerful processor for gaming compared to the Legion Goos.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11's bulkier build makes it significantly heavier than the Lenovo Legion Goos.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 features an oversized 11-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 boasts an 11" IPS display with detachable controllers for enhanced gaming.
MSI
MSI GS76 Stealth
GS76 Stealth

Quick Stats

The MSI GS76 Stealth delivers impressive performance, making it a top choice for powerful and portable gaming or work laptops.
The MSI GS76 Stealth's build prioritizes portability over performance, with mixed results overall, mainly being thin and light.
The MSI GS76 Stealth's display is a mixed bag, with subpar brightness and response time issues noted.
The MSI GS76 Stealth's key feature is its thin and light design, ideal for gaming on-the-go.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
#479
MSI GS76 Stealth
Winner
#475
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
#246
MSI GS76 Stealth
#235
Winner
Display
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
#327
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#787
Performance
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
#376
MSI GS76 Stealth
#265
Winner
Build
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
#2
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#846
Features
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
#829
MSI GS76 Stealth
#623
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Nitro Blaze 11
MSI MSI GS76 Stealth
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
Intel Core i7-11800H
AMD Radeon 780M
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 95W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Nitro Blaze 11

Strengths

The Nitro Blaze 11 boasts an oversized 11in 2560 by 1,600 IPS display with a 144 Hertz refresh rate.
Its processor, AMD Ryzen 7 7845 HS, provides a slightly more powerful processor in terms of gaming performance.
The device includes detachable controllers similar to the Nintendo Switch and a built-in kickstand for tabletop gaming.
It has a high-resolution display with a higher resolution than the Lenovo Legion Goos.
The Nitro Blaze 11 offers a premium gaming experience with an immersive 11-inch screen.
Its larger size makes it more suitable for gamers who want to enjoy big-screen gaming on-the-go.
The device's AMD Ryzen 7 7845 HS processor supports up to 2 terabytes of storage.

Weaknesses

The Nitro Blaze 11 is significantly heavier than the Lenovo Legion Goos, at 150g.
Its larger size makes it less portable compared to the Lenovo Legion Goos.
The device's battery life is underwhelming, with a 55Whr battery that may not deliver all-day battery life.
The Nitro Blaze 11 has a higher power draw due to its larger screen and more powerful processor.
It comes at a premium price tag, which might be a concern for budget-conscious gamers.
The device's larger size makes it less comfortable to hold and use for extended periods.
Its battery life may not be sufficient for extended gaming sessions without external power solutions.

MSI GS76 Stealth

Strengths

The laptop feels fairly solid all things considered, with the exception of the lid which does wobble a bit.
Often a lighter laptop means less materials and a weaker machine, but the GS76 feels fairly solid all things considered.
The option to disable optimus for a speed boost in games is a great feature.
The I/O selection is great, with no older USB 3.2 Gen1 at all.
The SD card slot performs very nicely, basically maxing out my V90 card.
DaVinci Resolve performance is right alongside 2080 Max-Q laptops.
The keyboard and sound work fine under Linux support.
The touchpad works fine under Linux support.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Acer Nitro Blaze 11

The Lenovo Legion Goos and Acer Nitro Blaze 11 represent two distinct takes on handheld gaming. The Legion Goos refines its predecessor with a compact design and improved ergonomics, while the Nitro Blaze 11 boasts an oversized 11-inch screen and detachable controllers. These devices cater to different segments of the market, prioritizing portability and customization in one case, and raw power and immersion in the other. Which one is the better choice?

MSI GS76 Stealth

The MSI GS76 Stealth is a sleek and powerful 17-inch gaming laptop, designed to deliver high-performance without sacrificing portability. Weighing in at just over 5 pounds, this laptop packs a punch with its Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GPU, and up to 64GB of RAM. But does its commitment to thinness come at the cost of cooling efficiency and user-friendly design? In this review, we'll put the GS76 Stealth through its paces to see if it's worth the investment for gamers on-the-go.

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