In depth comparison and review of MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) and Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61). 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 GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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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 | 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm |
| Weight | 4.56 kg | 4 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic |
| Colour | Black | Obsidian black |
| DISPLAY | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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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) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 94% NTSC | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, FreeSync Technology, 9 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 / 3.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| Cache | - | L3 - 16 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel CM246 | AMD B450 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | - |
| MEMORY | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | 4 |
| Empty Slots | 2 | 2 |
| STORAGE | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| Total Capacity | 1.512 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) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron |
| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm | 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR5X SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA G-SYNC | - |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - HD |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | Wave MAXX |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Killer Ethernet E2500 |
| Features | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield | - |
| BATTERY | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| Technology | 8-cell | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 74 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 330 Watt | 330 Watt, 19.5 V |
| INPUT | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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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 |
LAN HDMI DisplayPort USB 3.0 (with power off charging) 2 x USB 3.0 Audio line-out Audio line-in 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) |
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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 (PH517-61) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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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 Titan Boost technology | Acer CoolBoost technology, Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
| Model Number | - | R3D7 |
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