Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GF76 12UD (026UK 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.

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

solid build quality

good thermal management

advanced connectivity options

premium price tag

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

noisy under load

MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

ample storage capacity

robust build quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Steel grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G Realtek RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
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 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 52s -
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