In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin). 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 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Colour | Abyssal black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 15.6" - IPS |
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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 | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, NVIDIA Self Refresh (NVSR), 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut | - |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | 8 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 2 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD - SanDisk | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA PhysX, GameStream technology, NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA Ansel | - |
| Camera | Yes - 1920 x 1080 | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) | - |
| Video Resolutions | 1080p | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Five speakers, subwoofer, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx | - |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card | - |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3000 | - |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 72 Wh | 51 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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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 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Programmable buttons, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, removable wrist rest, moisture-resistant, per-key RGB, MagForce WASD keys | Red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging) DisplayPort HDMI LAN Headphone output Microphone input 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, pouch | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | - |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant | - |
| Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
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| Model Number | 714G | - |
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