MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE75 9SF (488UK 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

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

noisy 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 GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 26.85 cm x 2.75 cm 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 2.64 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glare, CineCrystal, 3D Effect Game, 30 ms response rate, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE75 9SF (488UK 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 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Speakers, 2 microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Output 280 Watt 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A
INPUT MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
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 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 GE75 9SF (488UK Raider) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, 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 SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE75 9SF (488UK 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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