Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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.

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

effective thermal management

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited color accuracy

pricey base model

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra DTS Sound
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 53 099UK
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