MSI Katana A17 AI B8VG-868IN Gaming Laptop vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 Gaming Laptop
Quick Comparison
| Name | MSI Katana A17 AI B8VG-868IN Gaming Laptop | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 Gaming Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 17.3 in | 16 in |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 | Intel Core i9 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| Price | Rs. 144874 | Rs. 174990 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of MSI Katana A17 AI B8VG-868IN Gaming Laptop is Rs. 144874. The cost of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 Gaming Laptop is Rs. 174990.
Display comparison
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 Gaming Laptop has screen size of 16 in inches which falls short to MSI Katana A17 AI B8VG-868IN Gaming Laptop's 17.3 in inch screen. MSI Katana A17 AI B8VG-868IN Gaming Laptop has IPS-Level Screen type whereas Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 Gaming Laptop has IPS Screen type. Acer's laptop has display density of 189 PPI & MSI's laptop has only 127 PPI display density
Memory comparison
Both Laptops have 16 GB RAM. RAM of first laptop could be upgraded to 64 GB and that of second laptop could be upgraded to 32 GB.
Processor Comparison
First Laptop has AMD Ryzen 9 processor whereas second laptop has Intel Core i9. MSI Katana A17 AI B8VG-868IN Gaming Laptop has CPU Cache of 16 MB which falls short to Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 Gaming Laptop's 36 MB cache.
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| Name | MSI Katana A17 AI B8VG-868IN Gaming Laptop | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 Gaming Laptop |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | China | |
| Series | Katana A17 AI | Predator Helios Neo 16 |
| Model | B8VG-868IN | PHN16-72 |
| Utility | Performance | Performance |
| Device Type | Netbook | Netbook |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) |
| Dimensions | 398 x 273 x 25.2 mm | 357.8 x 278.6 x 25.95 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years Warranty | 1 year Warranty |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS-Level | IPS |
| Touch | No | No |
| Size | 17.3 inches | 16 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 127 PPI | ~ 189 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | |
| Anti Glare Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 45% NTSC | DCI-P3 100%, 500 nits Brightness |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Killer Ethernet E3100G |
| WiFi | AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E | Killer Wireless Wi-Fi 6E 1675i |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 | 2 x USB Type-C, 3 x USB 3.0 |
| USB Port Details | 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1 / DP), 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1x Type-A USB2.0 | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with power-off charging, 2x USB Type-C ports (Thunderbolt 4) |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 | |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| Micro SD Card Reader | Yes | |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock Port | Yes | |
| Input | ||
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key | 103(US)-/104(UK)-key, FineTip RGB-backlight keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | Multi-Gesture Touchpad |
| Inbuilt Microphone | 1x Mic-in | Dual Mic |
| Speakers | Build-in Dual speakers | |
| Sound | 2x 2W Speaker, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready | |
| Optical Drive | No | No |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | 8th Gen AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | 14th Gen Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| Speed | 8 x 4 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.2 GHz) Cores | 8 x 2.2 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.8 GHz) Performance Cores 16 x 1.6 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.1 GHz) Efficient Cores |
| Cores | Octa Core, 16 Threads | 24 Cores (8P + 16E), 32 Threads |
| Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i9 |
| Model | 8945HS | 14900HX |
| Generation | 8th Gen | 14th Gen |
| Process Node | TSMC 4nm FinFET | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| Dedicated Memory | GDDR6 8 GB | GDDR6 8 GB |
| GPU Clock Speed | Upto 1.98 GHz | |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| RAM Bus Speed | 5600 MHz | |
| Maximum RAM Supported | Upto 64 GB | Upto 32 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 | |
| Solid State Drive | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 53.5 Wh, 3 Cell Battery | 90 Wh, 4 Cell Battery |
| Adapter Type | 200W Adapter | 3-pin 330 W 5.5 PHY AC Adapter |
| Battery Details | 53.5 WHrs Li-ion | 90 Wh |
| Extra | ||
| Sales Package | 1U Contains (Laptop 1N, Power cord 1N, Adapter 1N, User Manual 1N) | |
| Other Features | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0 | |