Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

full hd display

large 17-inch screen

decent cooling system

competitive price point

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-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 Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MaxxAudio, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 75WQ 025UK
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