Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) vs. MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)

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Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and MSI GT63 8SG (027UK 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.

MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 4k display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) vs. MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.98 cm
Weight 4 kg 2.94 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
CPU Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 2 2
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - HGST 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, two microphones Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Compliant Standards Wave MAXX -
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 3.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, Backlit touchpad SteelSeries Engine 3
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
3 x USB 3.0
Microphone input
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT63 8SG (027UK Titan)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 990F -
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