Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE). 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 Katana GF66 (12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Abyssal black -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 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 Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
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 Katana GF66 (12UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 240 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost 5 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 1035UK
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