Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK). 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) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm | 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium | - |
| Colour | Abyssal black | Black |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 17.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 1000 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 72% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate | WideView, MSI Matrix Display, 3 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 6-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Total Capacity | 2.048 TB | - |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - Full HD | Yes - 720p |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC295 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra | - |
| Audio Features | - | MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i | - |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100G | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 51 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | 180 Watt |
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| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB | Anti-ghosting, red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging) LAN Microphone input Headphone output |
LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, pouch | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution | - |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Compliant Standards | HDCP | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return |
| Model Number | 52 | - |
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