MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

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 GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
86 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) 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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features - Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 - 1
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) 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 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 60 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Output 120 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
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
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
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 3 technology, MSI SHIFT 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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