Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard). 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 GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Metal
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GP76 11UG (424UK Leopard)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 54U1 -
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