MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

solid build quality

good thermal management

advanced connectivity options

premium price tag

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 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
MEMORY MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
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 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
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Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 52s
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