Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse). 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 GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
good thermal management
RGB keyboard lighting
heavyweight design
average battery life
limited port selection
pricey compared to rivals
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Colour | Abyssal black | Titanium grey |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 15.6" |
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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 | 165 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, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 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, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 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 GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD - SanDisk | 1 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 GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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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 | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1920 x 1080 | Yes - 720p |
| 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 |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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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 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3000 | Realtek RTL8111 |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 72 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | 240 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | 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 | Multi RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN HDMI |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home Advanced |
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| Software Included | - | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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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 | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 714G | - |
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