Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) vs. MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Review

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

MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high-speed SSD storage

vibrant full-HD display

robust build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

high surface temperatures

pricey compared to rivals

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) vs. MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.7 cm
Weight 4.9 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Abyssal black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
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 Stealth 15M (B12UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 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 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 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 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA PhysX, GameStream technology, NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA Ansel -
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, microphone
Audio Features MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx Nahimic sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 53.8 Wh
Battery Life Up to 3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Programmable buttons, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, removable wrist rest, moisture-resistant, per-key RGB, MagForce WASD keys -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
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
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
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 - 2 years
Model Number 714G 030UK
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