Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC). 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.

MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast SSD storage

premium price tag

limited gaming performance

no optical drive

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
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. - 60 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, 25 ms response rate WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10710U / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset 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 Prestige 15 (A10SC)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 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 Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
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 Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 90 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 077UK
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