Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). 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.

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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features ComfyView IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
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 Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - HD -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, four woofers
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Audio line-in/out
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-52) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards - BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 77ZY 062UK
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