Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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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 | 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
| Colour | Obsidian black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 16" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | Mini LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 1000 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate | Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 10-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | - |
| Empty Slots | 2 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD - Kingston | 512 GB 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 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA G-SYNC | NVIDIA Studio |
| Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) | IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Wave MAXX | - |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology | Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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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 wireless card |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2500 | - |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 81.77 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 3.5 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, Backlit touchpad | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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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 |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI 2.1 (8K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| 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-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology |
| Compliant Standards | ACPI 5.0 | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 990F | 242UK |
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