Acer Predator Helios 300

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Date Published: 04 Oct 2025

Intel Core i7-9750H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
128GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
16GB RAM
2.90 kg (6.4 lbs)

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Review

Acer Predator Helios 300 in-depth review

Today we are going to show you one of the most anticipated and requested laptops - this year's Predator Helios 300. More precisely - the model is called Acer Predator Helios 300 17" 2019 (PH317-53) and its name symbolize the 17-inch size and the newest generation of Helios devices.As you are going to see, later on, Acer has completely revamped the looks of the device. Instead of the red and black color scheme, the manufacturer has opted for a fresher blue and black one. It is reminiscent of both the Triton brand and also bears similarities with the Helios 700 and 500. In terms of hardware, it comes available with up to Core i7-9750H and RTX 2070, which is a pretty powerful combination, especially given the somewhat budget nature of the laptop.You can check the prices and configura[...]

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Pros

Sturdy build quality
Doesn't use PWM to adjust its brightness levels AUO B173HAN04.2 (AUO429D)
Covers 92% of sRGB AUO B173HAN04.2 (AUO429D)
Uniform in terms of brightness across its entire area and doesn't use PWM
Up to Core i7-9750H and RTX 2070 Max-Q
Supports RAID 0

Cons

No Thunderbolt support
No SD card reader
Fans get really loud under load

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Acer Predator Helios 300 is shaping to be one of the most awaited gaming laptops. We've received a ton of requests to take it for a review and since we did, let's start with a short "what's inside" article.Check out all Acer Predator Helios 300 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate In order to remove the bottom plate, you have to deal with some Phillips-head screws. Then pry the panel with a plastic pry tool. Pretty standard for a modern laptop - no service lids, no fancy panels.2. Battery, memory, and [...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080, IPS

Name
AUO B156HAN04.2

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
252 cd/m²

sRGB
92%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1130:1

dE Color Checker
3.9 2.4

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