MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)

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MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) and Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

affordable gaming option

full HD display

cooling system efficiency

decent build quality

average battery life

heavy design

no USB-C port

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) and Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.9 cm 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2 kg
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Waves MaxxAudio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 2+ sound technology MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3000
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 5400 mAh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, MSI Sizing, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 2+, MSI Help Desk, X-Boost, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 4 technology, X Boost function Acer Purified.Voice technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 56TY
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