Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth). 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
sleek, attractive design
robust build quality
good thermal management
relatively expensive
average battery life
heavy for portability
noisy under load
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm | 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm |
Weight | 2 kg | 2.1 kg |
Colour | Abyssal black | Core black |
DISPLAY | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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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 | 165 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, narrow-bezel design |
PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 8-core |
Cache | L3 - 8 MB | 24 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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2666 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
STORAGE | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | Max-Q design |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) | IR camera |
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 | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Killer E3000 | - |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
BATTERY | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 5400 mAh | 99 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V | 230 Watt |
INPUT | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant | Per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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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) |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 LAN HDMI |
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SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home Advanced |
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Software Included | - | WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player |
MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Acer Purified.Voice technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
Model Number | 56TY | - |