Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust cooling system

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive base model

MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, durable design

good thermal management

decent battery life

quite expensive

heavyweight build

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 3.9 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate -
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Total Capacity 2.048 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC295 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology -
Compliant Standards HDCP MIL-STD 810G
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52 -
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