Acer Predator Helios 300
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
- Display: 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Weight: 2.96 kg (6.5 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios 300 - Specs
CPU
Display
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
HDD/SSD
256GB SSD PCIe NVMe
M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe (M key)
RAM
16GB DDR4
OS
Windows 10 Home
Battery
3220 mAh, 4-cell
Body material
Plastic / Polycarbonate (Plastic)
Dimensions
432 x 290 x 29 mm (17.01" x 11.42" x 1.14")
Weight
2.96 kg (6.5 lbs)
Ports and connectivity
Features
DISPLAY: 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
| Name | 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 17.3" |
| Pixel density | 127.34 ppi |
| Panel Type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Becomes "Retina" from | 27 inches (69 cm) |
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Acer Predator Helios 300 in-depth review
Ever since Acer launched its affordable 15-inch GTX 1060 gaming solution, the Predator Helios 300, users around the world were immediately attracted by its excellent price/performance ratio. We also had the chance to play around with and our early verdict on the notebook is that it has some considerable drawbacks, which, by the way, aren't driven by the price tag. Acer is also planning to launch a 17-inch version of the notebook that should come as a more affordable alternative to the Predat[...]
Read the full reviewPros
- Fairly portable (thinner and lighter than the competition)
- Decent keyboard and touchpad
- Good IPS panel with wide sRGB coverage and high maximum brightness
- Good battery life for a 17-inch gaming laptop
Cons
- Unsatisfactory build quality
- Poorly designed cooling system (high inner and outer temperatures during load)е
- The screen uses PWM from 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that)
- Only one USB-A 3.0 connector
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
The 17-inch Helios 300 has exactly the same construction as the 15-inch model and offers easy access to all of the internals. There are also two service lids for a faster upgrade if needed. You can[...]
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CPU Performance: Intel Core i7-8750H
Results are from the Cinebench 15 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Fritz chess benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
GPU Performance: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
Results are for the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Superposition benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 3.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
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