Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm | 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 990 g |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Obsidian black | Stellar grey |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 13.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 12-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 4 | - |
| Empty Slots | 2 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD - Kingston | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - HGST | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA G-SYNC | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) | IR camera, Windows Hello |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Wave MAXX | - |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card | - |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2500 | - |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 3.5 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, Backlit touchpad | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| 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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI (4K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | Tobii Aware, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Compliant Standards | ACPI 5.0 | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 990F | 038UK |
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