Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Steel grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 16-core
Cache 24 MB 25 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G Killer E3100
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 330 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 52s 066UK
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