Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider). 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.
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 12UGS (420UK 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 cooling system
comprehensive connectivity options
quite expensive
heavy and bulky
short battery life
loud under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| 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 | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 14-core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 4 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 2 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD - SanDisk | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 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 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA PhysX, GameStream technology, NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA Ansel | MSI OverBoost technology |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| 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, two subwoofers, microphone |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3000 | - |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 72 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | 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, 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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