MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516). 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.

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

vivid 144Hz display

RGB backlit keyboard

ample connectivity options

decent gaming performance

average battery life

heavier build

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 064UK 52s
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