MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17). 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 Katana GF66 (12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

noisy under load

Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 38.035 cm x 28 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 250 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2.048 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2 -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X
Audio Features Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Technology 3-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, system password, vapor chamber cooling system, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
SAR Value - 0.8 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head), 0.8 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 1035UK 71
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