In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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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 | 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
| Colour | Obsidian black | Black |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 72% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, FreeSync Technology, 9 ms response rate | WideView, MSI Matrix Display, 3 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 6-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 9 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | AMD B450 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | - | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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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 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 2 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Wave MAXX | - |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology | MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card | - |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2500 | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 51 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | 180 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense | Anti-ghosting, red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI DisplayPort USB 3.0 (with power off charging) 2 x USB 3.0 Audio line-out Audio line-in 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 |
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 (PH517-61) | 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 (PH517-61) | MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) |
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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 | Acer CoolBoost technology, Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return |
| Model Number | R3D7 | - |
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