Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
What Buyers Say
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
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 Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this laptop, praising its stunning OLED display, powerful performance, and premium build. It excels in gaming and productivity, with fast multitasking and good battery life. Minor issues include a glossy screen that causes glare, occasional display refresh glitches, and some Linux compatibility problems.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Powerful performance
- Premium build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- Glossy screen causes glare
- Occasional display refresh glitches
- Linux compatibility issues
- Numpad keys require precise press
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s | MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 12700H★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 or above★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.40 kg | 1.99 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Acer Predator 16" PT516-52s 2023, Core i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3070 Ti, Steel Gray
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
