Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK). 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 GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

affordable gaming option

full HD display

cooling system efficiency

decent build quality

average battery life

heavy design

no USB-C port

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 94% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1 TB HDD SATA
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 2+ sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, MSI Sizing, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 2+, MSI Help Desk, X-Boost, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 4 technology, X Boost function
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 -
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