Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm | 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 4.9 kg |
| Colour | - | Abyssal black |
| DISPLAY | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 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 | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate | 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| Cache | 9 MB | L3 - 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM Supported | 32 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 | - | 2 |
| STORAGE | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD - SanDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Memory | 6 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, microphone | Five speakers, subwoofer, two microphones |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 3 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 180 Watt | 330 Watt, 19.5 V |
| INPUT | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 | 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Interfaces | Microphone input Headphone output USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 LAN HDMI 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 |
|---|
| SOFTWARE | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
|---|
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Advanced | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | 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 | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity 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 |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
