Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)

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Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) 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.

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 500 (PT515-51) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 5400 mAh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 150 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition 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 500 (PT515-51) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer Purified.Voice technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 56TY -
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