Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 2 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 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) IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 36 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 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 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, four woofers
Audio Features MaxxAudio, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 AX1690i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards - BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 75WQ 062UK
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