Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant full-hd display

effective cooling system

customizable rgb keyboard

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Abyssal black Stellar grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Plus technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1650x - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
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 - MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 59N9 038UK
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