MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) and Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315). 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 GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

effective cooling system

per-key RGB lighting

high-quality speakers

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive

Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

effective thermal management

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited color accuracy

pricey base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) and Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive)
PROCESSOR MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 59 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 5 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 - 53
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