Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC). 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 Prestige 15 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
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 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD 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 Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
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 (A12UC)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 035UK
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