MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315). 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 3D display

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate

ample connectivity options

attractive design

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited upgradability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Carbon grey Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, 3D Effect Game, 30 ms response rate, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, 2 microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 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
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Output 90 Watt 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 90Wh battery
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, Acer CoolBoost technology, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 263UK 55s
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