•  Date Published: 05 Jul 2022
    • Intel Core i7-12700H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 140W)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR5
    • 3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)
    7.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.0 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.5 For Work Very Good
    7.4 For Gaming Very Good

    Review

    Acer Predator Helios 300 in-depth review

    NVIDIA's RTX 3000 graphics card lineup was once again a game-changer in the laptop world. As the company ditched the "Max-Q" design, manufacturers all over the place were opting for different TGP values. Acer for instance, was quite conservative in its approach, especially with its Nitro series.On the other hand, the Helios 300 was equipped with a 140W RTX 3070. Now, the brand has made a jump to the RTX 3080, while our unit came with a 150W RTX 3070 Ti. This, together with the Alder Lake CPU inside should make a difference. We are really hopeful for this year's unit since the last one had some issues, which led to unimpressive clock speeds.Yes, the reason for this was improper cooling. However, Acer has finally implemented a liquid metal thermal compound on the CPU. We expect it t[...]

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    Pros

    • Thunderbolt 4 + HDMI + Mini DisplayPort
    • Liquid metal and great cooling
    • 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 NE173QHM-NY6 (BOE0A1A))
    • Quick pixel response times and G-Sync (BOE NE173QHM-NY6 (BOE0A1A))
    • No PWM (BOE NE173QHM-NY6 (BOE0A1A))
    • Outstanding performance

    Cons

    • Lacks an SD card reader

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This year, the Predator Helios 300 received a huge TGP injection in its graphics cards. This can very well make it one of the best 17-inchers in terms of value.Check out all Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-56) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Here, you've got to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. After that, pry the bottom panel starting from the front. Then, lift the panel away from the chassis.2. Battery The battery inside has a capacity of 90.6Wh. It lasts for about 7 hours of either Web browsing or[...]

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