Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) and MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative sliding keyboard

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

quite heavy

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, durable design

good thermal management

decent battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

heavy for portability

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) and MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 4.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
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 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Waves Nx Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2), Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB, HyperDrift keyboard, Linear Switch technology SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Interfaces HDMI
DisplayPort
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HDCP Compliant, vapor chamber cooling system, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 7864 -
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