MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

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 (A12UC) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 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 (A12UC) 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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display Glare, CineCrystal, 3D Effect Game, 30 ms response rate, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello 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 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 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 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Output - 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) 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 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 90Wh battery
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 035UK 55s
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