Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) vs. MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

expandable storage options

decent build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

limited color options

MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
84 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) vs. MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.29 cm 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
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 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) WideView, MSI Matrix Display, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio -
Audio Features MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 3720 mAh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Anti-ghosting, red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features AeroBlade fan SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 52ZM -
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