MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315). 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 GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 3D display

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate

ample connectivity options

attractive design

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited upgradability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Titanium blue-black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design Glare, CineCrystal, 3D Effect Game, 30 ms response rate, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, 2 microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Output 230 Watt 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A
INPUT MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 90Wh battery
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, system password, Acer CoolBoost technology, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Compliant Standards - HDCP
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 - 55s
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