Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
exceptional processing power
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
advanced cooling system
versatile connectivity options
heavier than competitors
premium price point
average battery life
loud under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 | Black |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 | - |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Colour Support | - | 16.8 million colours |
| 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 | TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 16-core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | 25 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 | - |
| 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics |
| 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 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2 |
| 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 woofers, microphone |
| Audio Features | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax | 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 | Killer E3100 |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | 330 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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 LAN (RJ-45) HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) |
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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, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz |
| 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 | 066UK |
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