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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GL62 6QE-1699XRU

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 93identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:2.3 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-77ER Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
    • GL62 6QE-1699XRU:Skylake

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Comparison of PH317-51-77ER, GL62 6QE-1699XRU
169 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-6300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588959
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FP
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W120 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers432.2 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.9 cm2.7 cm
HeightKnown for one29 mmUnknown — 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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