•  Date Published: 07 Jun 2023
    • Intel Core i7-12700H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Laptop, 150W)
    • 15.6”, QHD (2560 x 1440), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 16000GB SSD
    • 64GB DDR5
    • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
    7.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    4.6 Portability Average
    8.5 Display Excellent
    7.9 For Work Very Good
    8.0 For Gaming Excellent
    Acer Predator Helios 300

    Acer Predator Helios 300

    $5864.00
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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 16000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 64GB DDR5
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 359.4 x 276.4 x 25.9 mm (14.15" x 10.88" x 1.02")
    • Weight
    • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Mini DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Speakers
    • Speakers by DTS X: Ultra Audio
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55)
    14.15" x 10.88" x 1.02" Dimensions
    2.50 kg (5.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -19% Weight

    Review

    Acer Predator Helios 300 in-depth review

    Acer is the creator of one of the most stable gaming notebooks on the market. Year after year, iteration after iteration, the Helios 300 just delivers. Not only that, but Acer seems to sneak in a small upgrade (besides the hardware one) every year, which sometimes makes us ask - what will they do when they run out of ideas? Anyways, today we have the Helios 300 (PH315-55).Right from the get-go, we would like to start with a disclaimer. Since this was a very early engineering sample from Acer, it arrived with unfinalized firmware. Due to that, we couldn't test any performance metrics and the battery life. Nevertheless, you will still find out what the device feels like in your hands, how you can open it (and upgrade it), and what its display shows in our in-depth screen test.So, yo[...]

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    Pros

    • Thunderbolt 4 + HDMI + Mini DisplayPort
    • Liquid metal
    • 2x SODIMM, 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots
    • 100% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (BOE NV156FHM-NY0 (BOE0ABF))
    • Quick pixel response times (BOE NV156FHM-NY0 (BOE0ABF))
    • No PWM (BOE NV156FHM-NY0 (BOE0ABF))

    Cons

    • Lacks an SD card reader

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    It's good to see that Acer provided you with a lot of upgrade choices. Furthermore, the two SODIMM slots work with the faster DDR5 memory, unlike the Nitro 5 (AN515-58), which comes with DDR4 RAM.Check out all Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside this device, you need to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and lift it away from the machine.2. Battery Inside, we found a 90.6Wh battery pack. You can easily remove [...]

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