Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)
MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG). 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 Katana GF76 (12UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
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 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 IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 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 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 Katana GF76 (12UG)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
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, microphone
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
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 Katana GF76 (12UG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 240 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 Katana GF76 (12UG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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)
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
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 049UK
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