Acer Nitro Blaze 8vsMSI GS76 Stealth

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Acer
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
Nitro Blaze 8

Quick Stats

The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 boasts exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks with ease and smooth multitasking capabilities.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 boasts impressive build quality with premium materials and sleek, sturdy design overall.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 boasts a stunning display with crisp visuals and vibrant color accuracy.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 features a powerful 16-thread Core i7 processor with 5.1 GHz Max boost capabilities.
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 8
#478
MSI GS76 Stealth
Winner
#475
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
#245
MSI GS76 Stealth
#235
Winner
Display
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
#326
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#787
Performance
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
#375
MSI GS76 Stealth
#265
Winner
Build
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
#1
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#846
Features
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
#828
MSI GS76 Stealth
#623
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Nitro Blaze 8
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 8

Strengths

The graphics are interesting on the back, I really like how they have the little etching the end logo.
It's got a base clock of 3.3 GHz with a boost clock of 5.1 GHz, which is a High maximum boost.
The detachable controllers mechanism seems to be the same as the legion go, which is easy and sturdy.
The magnet used in the weight system is strong and capable of holding the weight.
The graphics are interesting on the back, I really like how they have the little etching the end logo.

Weaknesses

The processor is not overclockable.
There's a possibility of wobble in the controllers when using the rail system on the switch.
The price and availability of the device are not mentioned in the review.
The processor boost clock might be achieved under specific conditions, which are not clear.
There's no mention of any notable features or upgrades compared to other devices in its class.

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 8

The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 is an intriguing device that combines gaming prowess with portability. This laptop boasts a powerful Core i7 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Its compact design features a sleek aluminum chassis and impressively small bezels. With its high-performance capabilities and stylish aesthetics, the Nitro Blaze 8 promises an engaging gaming experience on-the-go. But how well does it balance power and portability?

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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