Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, lightweight design

fast refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

average speaker quality

noisy under load

higher price point

MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) and MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) vs. MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Core black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer Ethernet, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 51s -
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