MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71). 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.

MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

high-quality speakers

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative sliding keyboard

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

quite heavy

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 26.85 cm x 2.75 cm 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm
Weight 2.66 kg 4.9 kg
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, NVIDIA Self Refresh (NVSR), 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA PhysX, GameStream technology, NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA Ansel
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1920 x 1080
Camera Features - Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Five speakers, subwoofer, two microphones
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3000
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 3 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Programmable buttons, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, removable wrist rest, moisture-resistant, per-key RGB, MagForce WASD keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE75 9SG (487UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, pouch
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 714G
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