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

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB keyboard

adequate cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive base model

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) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.615 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) 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. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 81.77 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) 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 Acer CoolBoost technology MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 55 242UK
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