MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16). 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 GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality mechanical keyboard

vivid, large display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

very heavy design

short battery life

quite expensive

loud under load

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.825 cm
Weight 4.56 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache - L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 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 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Total Capacity 1.512 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 - Western Digital
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Killer Wireless xTend Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Output - 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GT75 9SG (296UK Titan) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Titan Boost technology Administrator password, system password, 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 - 71
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