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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs MSI GE63 RAIDER-008

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 99identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-50K2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • GE63 RAIDER-008:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of PH317-51-50K2, GE63 RAIDER-008
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-7700HQ
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745697185
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers432.3 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm27.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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