MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315). 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 GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

fast SSD storage

average battery life

loud fan noise

high surface temperatures

premium price tag

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB keyboard

adequate cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.615 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Output 180 Watt 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Full Color Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Acer CoolBoost technology
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 55
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