MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316). 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 300SE (PT316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, stylish design

impressive 144Hz display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

higher price point

noisy under load

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Carbon grey Sparkly silver
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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 - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 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, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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 Triton 300SE (PT316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99.98 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 3 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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 300SE (PT316)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 99.98Wh battery
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution, 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
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 035UK 51s
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