Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana). 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 GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 150 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
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
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology 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 - 1 year
Model Number 51s -
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