Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH). 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 Raider GE78HX (13VH) Review

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

exceptional processing power

vivid 4k display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

high-speed connectivity

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Steel grey Core black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 16-core
Cache 24 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, four woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 GE78HX (13VH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 2.1
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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 52s 051UK
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