Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust cooling system

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive base model

MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

large, vibrant display

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 3.9 kg 2.28 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
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. - 144 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 Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Total Capacity 2.048 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
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 - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
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 MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards HDCP -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 52 -
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