Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth). 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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

robust build quality

good thermal management

relatively expensive

average battery life

heavy for portability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Steel grey Core black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GS66 11UG (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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 52s -
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