Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) vs. MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and MSI GT76 9SF (009UK 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.

MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high-quality 4k display

robust cooling system

expandable storage options

superior graphics performance

hefty and bulky

short battery life

high price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) vs. MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm 39.7 cm x 33 cm x 4.2 cm
Weight 4 kg 4.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, FreeSync Technology, 9 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 2700 / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset AMD B450 Intel Z390
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 2 2
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Total Capacity - 2.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
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, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) MSI GT76 9SF (009UK Titan)
Included Accessories Power adapter 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W)
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, Cooler Titan Boost technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number R3D7 -
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