Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.675 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 990 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Obsidian black Stellar grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 7 ms response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 50PN 038UK
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