Side by side comparison and review of MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) and Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517). 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 GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm | 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm |
| Weight | 4.56 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium |
| Colour | Black | Abyssal black |
| DISPLAY | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17.3" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Brightness | - | 1000 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 94% NTSC | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate | Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| Cache | - | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel CM246 | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 2 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Total Capacity | 1.512 TB | 2.048 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda |
| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR5X SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA G-SYNC | - |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - Full HD |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone | Speakers, two microphones |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC295 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i |
| Network Interface | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Killer E3100G |
| Features | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Technology | 8-cell | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 74 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 4 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Output | 330 Watt | 330 Watt, 19.5 V |
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| INPUT | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches | Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Interfaces | Microphone input Headphone/SPDIF combo jack Audio line-in Audio line-out USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 HDMI Mini DisplayPort |
HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging) LAN Microphone input Headphone output |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| Software Included | WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, XSplit Gamecaster, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, TriDef VR, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, pouch |
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| Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution |
| 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 Titan Boost technology | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology |
| Compliant Standards | - | HDCP |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 52 |
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