Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Katana GF66 (12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Steel grey -
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
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 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 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 - 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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 Katana GF66 (12UC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - 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 audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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 Katana GF66 (12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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 - 2 years
Model Number 52s 070UK
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