MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516). 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 Prestige 15 (A10SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast SSD storage

premium price tag

limited gaming performance

no optical drive

average speaker quality

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

solid build quality

good thermal management

advanced connectivity options

premium price tag

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Carbon grey Steel grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
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. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10710U / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
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 Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
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Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 077UK 52s
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