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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 117identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1.25 TB
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:HDD
  • SSD capacity
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:256 GB
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:128 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:DVD Super Multi
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:SD, SDXC
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-78GN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4 GB
    • GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR:6 GB

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Comparison of PH317-51-78GN, GP72MVR 7RFX-683FR
165 specifications
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
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 source4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W150 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers432.3 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm287 mm
Height (rear)Differs2.9 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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