Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.675 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Obsidian black -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 7 ms response rate Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB 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 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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 card
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 81.77 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 50PN 242UK
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