In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan). 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 GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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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 | 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 4.56 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
| Colour | Obsidian black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK 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 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, FreeSync Technology, 9 ms response rate | MSI Matrix Display, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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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 | - |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | AMD B450 | Mobile Intel CM246 |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | 4 |
| Empty Slots | 2 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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| Total Capacity | - | 1.512 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron | 2 x 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) |
| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Wave MAXX | - |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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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 | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2500 | - |
| Features | - | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 8-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense | SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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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 |
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 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK 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 (PH517-61) | MSI GT75 8SG (060UK Titan) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | 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 Titan Boost technology |
| Model Number | R3D7 | - |
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