Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK). 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 Katana 17 (B12UDXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

high refresh rate

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 4.8 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Waves Nx Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB, HyperDrift keyboard, Linear Switch technology 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
DisplayPort
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 7864 071UK
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