In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72). 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| 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 | 4.8 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic |
| Colour | - | Abyssal black |
| DISPLAY | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" - IPS |
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| 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 | - |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Intel HM470 |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost |
| MEMORY | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 2933 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 2933 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 (PH717-72) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung |
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| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - Full HD |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | Waves Nx |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550i | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Killer E3000 |
| Features | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology |
| BATTERY | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 74 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 180 Watt | 330 Watt, 19.5 V |
| INPUT | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 | Anti-ghosting, multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB, HyperDrift keyboard, Linear Switch technology |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| 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 |
HDMI DisplayPort 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 LAN Microphone input Headphone output |
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| SOFTWARE | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Advanced | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, pouch |
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| 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 | HDCP Compliant, vapor chamber cooling system, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 7864 |
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