Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse). 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 GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
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 2.42 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.8 kg
Colour Steel grey Titanium grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
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 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
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 -
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
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 GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
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 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
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 GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 240 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse)
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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