Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth). 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.

MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate screen

good thermal management

ample connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.28 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
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 -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 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 GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Total Capacity - 1.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
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 Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 54U1 -
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