MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)

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Detailed comparison and review of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm 35.94 cm x 27.871 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 2.47 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Grey Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% Adobe RGB
Features IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eye Tracking Sensor, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3 -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Technology 4-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Eye tracking sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 295UK 71
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