In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm | 31.35 cm x 22.76 cm x 2.06 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Case Material | - | Anodised aluminium |
| Colour | Titanium blue | Sparkly silver |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 14" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display | Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1.024 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Advanced Optimus |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - Full HD |
| Camera Features | - | Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Compliant Standards | - | DTS:X |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 76 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Output | - | 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A |
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| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease |
| SAR Value | - | 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 51 |
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