MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316). 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 300SE (PT316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, stylish design

impressive 144Hz display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

higher price point

noisy under load

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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. 120 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 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 300SE (PT316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
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 MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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 Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.98 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 3 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
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
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 99.98Wh battery
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution, 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
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51s
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