MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) 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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vibrant 4k display

extensive connectivity options

robust cooling system

upgradeable components

very expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) vs. Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 33 cm x 4.2 cm 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm
Weight 4.2 kg 4.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate
PROCESSOR MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9700K / 3.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel Z390 Intel HM470
Features 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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 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 4 4
Empty Slots 2 2
STORAGE MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Total Capacity 2.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Waves Nx
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 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 Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 74 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 330 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Anti-ghosting, multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB, HyperDrift keyboard, Linear Switch technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
DisplayPort
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, 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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-72)
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) Power adapter, pouch
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Titan Boost technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported HDCP Compliant, vapor chamber cooling system, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 7864
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