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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 123identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):4K Ultra HD
  • Internal memory
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8 GB
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1.25 TB
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):2.25 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1 TB
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):2 TB
  • Card reader integrated
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-720W Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
    • GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro):Yes

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Comparison of PH317-51-720W, GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processoridentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB2.25 TB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDA coresKnown for one1280Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityKnown for one3220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers432.3 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm17.7 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

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