Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) and MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant full-hd display

effective cooling system

customizable rgb keyboard

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 120Hz display

mechanical keyboard comfort

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

heavier than rivals

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) and MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 4.56 kg
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 94% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Total Capacity - 1.512 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 2 x 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5X SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Plus technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1650x - M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
5 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
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, SteelSeries Engine 3, XSplit Gamecaster, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, TriDef VR, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Titan Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 59N9 -
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