Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) vs. MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT). 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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vibrant 4k display

extensive connectivity options

robust cooling system

upgradeable components

very expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) vs. MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm 39.7 cm x 33 cm x 4.2 cm
Weight 4 kg 4.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
CPU Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9700K / 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel Z390
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Total Capacity - 2.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - MSI Super RAID 4, 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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, two microphones Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Compliant Standards Wave MAXX -
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 3.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
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 Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
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
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Included Accessories Power adapter 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W)
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Titan Boost technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 990F -
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