MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17). 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 Triton 17 X (PTX17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 38.035 cm x 28 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Carbon grey Abyssal black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 250 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2.048 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X
Audio Features - Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Technology 4-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Output - 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic Administrator password, system password, vapor chamber cooling system, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
SAR Value - 0.8 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head), 0.8 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 035UK 71
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