Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan). 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 GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm | 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 4.56 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium | - |
| Colour | Abyssal black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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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. | - | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Brightness | 1000 cd/m² | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate | Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK | Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 6-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | Mobile Intel CM246 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 32 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 128 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 | 4 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| Total Capacity | 2.048 TB | 2.024 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda | 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) |
| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - Full HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC295 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra | - |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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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) | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 8-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | - |
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| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB | SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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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 |
Microphone input Headphone/SPDIF combo jack Audio line-in Audio line-out USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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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 GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, pouch | 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) |
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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 Titan Boost 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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