Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse). 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 500 SE (PT516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

solid build quality

good thermal management

advanced connectivity options

premium price tag

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

noisy under load

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

decent build quality

good audio output

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Steel grey -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 52s -
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