•  Date Published: 01 Aug 2019
    • Intel Core i7-7700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • 8GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51)

    Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51)

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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe NVMe  
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum (Metal, Plastic)
    • Dimensions
    • 390 x 266 x 27 mm (15.35" x 10.47" x 1.06")
    • Weight
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • Secure Digital (SD)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac, 2x2 MIMO (Dual-Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz)
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm audio jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • 1280 x 720, HDR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Acer Predator Helios 300 (15″, G3-571/572, PH315-51)
    15.35" x 10.47" x 1.06" Dimensions
    2.70 kg (6 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -25% Weight

    Review

    Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) in-depth review

    At first, you may think that Acer is offering the same hardware in different packages since there are three different Acer models with GTX 1060 but all of them are priced differently and have a different target audience. The Aspire V 15 and V 17 Nitro BE notebooks, for example, are not gaming-oriented anymore. They provide just about the same performance as the Predator lineup but try to appeal to a more sophisticated type of user looking for extra power on the go without sacrificing portability. The Predator 17 G5-793G, on the other hand, offers a superior cooling solution with some extra features like G-Sync and a display with higher refresh rate. Also, the price is considerably higher. So here comes the middle ground - the Predator Helios 300. We were able to get an early sample of [...]

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    Pros

    • Sturdy build
    • Fairly portable compared to its competitors
    • The screen doesn't use PWM across all brightness levels
    • Well-priced

    Cons

    • IPS panel with narrow sRGB coverage and low maximum brightness
    • Lack of additional USB 3.0 connectors and no USB-C Gen 2 or Thunderbolt support