Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
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 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 12 MB 25 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 330 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
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 066UK
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