Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider). 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
innovative sliding keyboard
high-refresh-rate display
robust build quality
effective cooling system
quite heavy
short battery life
expensive
loud under load
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
excellent thermal management
comprehensive port selection
heavier than competitors
expensive price point
average battery life
loud under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm | 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Colour | Abyssal black | Titanium blue |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 17.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% Adobe RGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, NVIDIA Self Refresh (NVSR), 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut | WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | 16 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Intel HM470 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 2933 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 2 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD - SanDisk | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA PhysX, GameStream technology, NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA Ansel | - |
| Camera | Yes - 1920 x 1080 | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) | - |
| Video Resolutions | 1080p | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Five speakers, subwoofer, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3000 | - |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | 280 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Programmable buttons, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, removable wrist rest, moisture-resistant, per-key RGB, MagForce WASD keys | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging) DisplayPort HDMI LAN Headphone output Microphone input 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro |
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| Software Included | - | WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, pouch | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | - |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported |
| Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 714G | - |
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