MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid rgb lighting

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, lightweight design

fast refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

average speaker quality

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Sparkly silver
DISPLAY MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 60 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Output 280 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51s
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