Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) vs. MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) and MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider). 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 (PH315-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB backlit keyboard

adequate cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

pricey for base model

MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

effective cooling system

high-quality speakers

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) and MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) vs. MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.29 cm 39.7 cm x 26.85 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.64 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
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 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 280 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones SteelSeries Engine 3
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - 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, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) MSI GE75 8SF (074UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HDCP Compliant, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 75QA -
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