MSI Cyborg 15 (A13V) vs Acer Nitro V 15
Both on the Intel Core i7-13620H, 1.98 vs 2.1 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Cyborg 15 (A13V) | Nitro V 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | ₹64,990 (i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB, RTX 2050) / ₹72,990 (i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB, RTX 4050) |
| Announced | January 2023 | September 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
| Model Numbers | A13VFK-1079IN (India); A13VE, A13VEK, A13VF, A13VFK (global) | ANV15-51 (Intel), ANV15-41 (AMD) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 359.36 x 250.34 x 21.95 to 22.9 mm | 362.3 x 239.9 x 26.9 mm |
| Thickness | 22.9 mm | 26.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.98 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Build | Translucent cyberpunk-style chassis | Dual fan cooling with dual intake (keyboard and bottom cover) |
| Colours | Translucent Black | Obsidian Black (Shale Black) |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 15.6-inch (16:9) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | IPS |
| Anti-Glare | Not published by MSI | Yes (matte) |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz (165 Hz option) |
| Brightness | No info | No info |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB (typical, India SKU) | 45% NTSC |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-13620H (India); global page lists up to 13th Gen Core i7 | Intel Core i5-13420H / Core i7-13620H (ANV15-51); AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (ANV15-41) |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H, 10-core CPU (6P + 4E), 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz | Intel Core i7-13620H, 10 cores (6P + 4E), 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (India), RTX 4050 6GB in other markets (45W with Dynamic Boost) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4 GB / RTX 3050 6 GB / RTX 4050 6 GB (up to 75 W) |
| NPU | None | None |
| RAM Options | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 | Not published by Acer |
| Storage Options | 512 GB | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Max Storage | Not published by MSI | 2 TB |
| M.2 Slots | 1 | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 53.5 Wh (3-cell) | 57 Wh (ANV15-51) / 59 Wh (ANV15-41) |
| Battery Life | No info | Up to 8 hours |
| Charger | 120W adapter | 135W |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | None | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 on ANV15-51, USB4 on ANV15-41) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort) | None |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with power-off charging) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz) | HDMI 2.1 |
| Headphone Jack | Combo audio jack | 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p (30fps) | 720p |
| Webcam Features | Not published by MSI | TNR |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) |
| Microphones | Not published by MSI | Acer PurifiedVoice |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | Not published by Acer |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio | DTS:X Ultra |
| Keyboard Backlight | 4-zone RGB | White |
| Numeric Keypad | Not published by MSI | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Not published by MSI | AMD model only |
| Security | Kensington lock | Firmware TPM, Kensington lock slot, BIOS passwords |
| Notable Features | Translucent chassis design, Office Home 2024 included (India SKU) | NitroSense app with Quiet, Balanced, Performance and Turbo modes, one month Xbox Game Pass |