MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72). 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 GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

full hd large display

competitive price point

decent cooling system

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

mediocre audio quality.

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative sliding keyboard

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

quite heavy

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 26 cm x 2.31 cm 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 4.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - 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 72% NTSC -
Features 4 Side Borderless Design Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate
PROCESSOR MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Waves Nx
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3000
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 74 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting, multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB, HyperDrift keyboard, Linear Switch technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
HDMI
DisplayPort
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
SOFTWARE MSI GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio, 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 GF75 9SC (252UK Thin) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, pouch
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology HDCP Compliant, vapor chamber cooling system, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 7864
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