Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

adequate cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited port selection

pricey for specs

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features MaxxAudio, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Noise reduction, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 75WQ 099UK
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