Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT). 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 GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

superb graphics performance

expansive storage options

vivid 4k display

advanced cooling system

extremely heavy build

short battery life

very high price

limited portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 39.7 cm x 33 cm x 4.2 cm
Weight 3 kg 4.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9900K / 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel Z390
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 GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 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 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Total Capacity - 2.024 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 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
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 Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
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
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, 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 (PH317-52) MSI GT76 9SG (063UK Titan DT)
Included Accessories Power adapter 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W)
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, Cooler Titan Boost technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 54U1 -
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