Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 -
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 54U1 066UK
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