Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s Steel Gray 2023
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s Steel Gray 2023
The Acer Predator Helios 500 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its powerful performance, excellent cooling system, and good value for money, especially when bought on sale. However, several reviewers report serious issues like memory leaks, overheating, GPU fan rattling, and USB connection problems, with some expressing disappointment in Acer's support and software.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Excellent cooling system
- Good value for money
- 144Hz display
- Easy upgradability
Cons
- Memory leak issues
- Overheating and throttling
- GPU fan rattling noise
- USB connection problems
- Poor Acer support and software
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 12700H | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 or above | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.40 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s Steel Gray 2023
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s Steel Gray 2023 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
