MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) 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.

MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality mechanical keyboard

vivid, large display

robust connectivity options

effective cooling system

very heavy design

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative sliding keyboard

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

quite heavy

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm
Weight 4.56 kg 4.9 kg
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 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 GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) 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 - L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 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 4 4
Empty Slots 2 2
STORAGE MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Total Capacity 1.256 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 8 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 - 1080p Yes - 1920 x 1080
Camera Features - Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, 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 GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) 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 1550 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 GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 3 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) 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, mechanical switches, per-key RGB 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 GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
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
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
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, 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, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GT75 8SG (200UK Titan) 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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Titan Boost 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 - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 714G
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