MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N Sparkly Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
This gaming laptop generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, handling games and 3D work well out of the box. However, several users report issues with battery life, a loose charging connection, and one severe complaint about connectivity and customer service. Overall, it is seen as a good purchase for the price, but with notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Great performance out of the box
- Good value for the price
- Handles games and 3D work well
- Fast and responsive
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Short battery life (as low as 2 hours)
- Loose charging connection
- Poor customer service
- Connectivity issues (Wi-Fi not working)
- Power button placement inconvenient
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N Sparkly Silver 2024
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 is widely praised for its powerful CPU/GPU performance, excellent build quality, and great value when on sale. Users highlight the fast screen, quiet operation under normal use, and easy storage expansion. Common drawbacks include soldered RAM (non-upgradable), mediocre battery life on Intel chips, limited port selection, and a tendency to run hot under load. Overall, it is a solid gaming laptop for the price, especially if you can manage the heat and RAM limitations.
Pros
- Powerful CPU/GPU performance
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money on sale
- Fast and clear display
- Quiet operation under normal use
Cons
- Soldered non-upgradable RAM
- Mediocre battery life on Intel chips
- Limited port selection
- Runs hot under load
- No wired network adapter included
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin | Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11400H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 430 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 2.05 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 76 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (29th percentile)
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N Sparkly Silver 2024
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.