Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, durable design

advanced cooling system

good battery life

relatively expensive

heavy for portability

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) and MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) vs. MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black Core black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features ComfyView MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V 240 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Audio line-in/out
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth)
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 77ZY -
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