MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17). 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 38.035 cm x 28 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 250 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2.048 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Output 180 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, system password, vapor chamber cooling system, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
SAR Value - 0.8 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head), 0.8 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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