Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) and MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider). 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 300SE (PT314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, lightweight design

fast refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

average speaker quality

noisy under load

higher price point

MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

RGB lighting customization

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) and MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 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 AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, 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 51s -
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