![]() Inputs haven’t changed between the 20 generations either, so there’s plenty of info about them online.įor me, this is a fine typer, yet not necessarily one of my favorites. The speakers are, however, still firing through those small cuts on the bottom, and they’re still not much in terms of audio quality. They also haven’t skimped on the internal thermal design, and we’ll get to that in a bit. Speaking of, two sturdy hinges keep the screen well in place on the Helios 300, but they only allow it to lean back to about 150 degrees, which is fine fort desk use, but might not suffice in some cases.Īs since we’re talking about these small practicality details, I should add that the grippy rubber feet placed on the bottom keep the laptop well anchored on a desk, and that Acer made sure not to obstruct the thermal module in any way, designing sufficient air-intakes on the bottom and above the keyboard, with the hot air being pushed out through the back edge. In comparison, Acer’s Predator Triton 300 slightly addresses both these issues, with a friendlier front-lip design, and cleaner exterior, as well as a more ample screen angle. Yes, I’m nitpicking here, but these are tiny details that will impact your life with this laptop, and it’s best you know what to expect before you buy it. Furthermore, this Helios 300 also inherits the sharp front interior lip and pointy corners from its predecessor, which can unpleasantly dig into the wrists in certain situations. Acer are among the last to stick with this kind of accents, and it’s doing them no favor. The lid still inherits a panel-lit Predator logo and two decorative blue bars (those are not lit), so this isn’t the most subtle in terms of design and might have a hard time being accepted in stricter work and school environments. Aluminum is used for the interior and the lid, in a nice looking dark-blue color that shows fingerprints fairly easily, while the underside is made from a rougher black plastic. With that in mind, the Helios 300 feels sturdy and reliable. RGB backlit keyboard – 4 zones, NumPad, 2x stereo speakers, HD webcamĪcer offers the Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in a bunch of different configurations, with various amounts of RAM, types of storage, and either Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti, RTX 2060 or RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics. ![]() WiFi 6 (Killer 1650i) with Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek Gigabit Ethernet LANģx USB-A 3.2 gen2, 1x USB-C gen 2 – data only, HDMI 2.0, miniDP, LAN, headphone/mic, Kensington Lockģ63 mm or 14.27” (w) x 255 mm or 10” (d) x 22.9 mm or. Intel UHD and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB 90W OC (GeForce 446.14)ġx 1 TB SSD (WDC PC SN730), 2x M.2 slots + 2.5″ bay Intel Comet Lake Core i7-10750H, six-core The specs sheet as reviewed – Acer Predator Helios 300Īcer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 gaming laptopġ5.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 px resolution, IPS, 240 Hz, matte, AU Optronics AUO82ED panel ![]() Furthermore, we’ll also update the article once we get to test the 2060 / 144 Hz screen model, which is the best-value option, currently available for $1200 in the US and under 1400 EUR here in Europe ( follow this link for updated pricing info). ![]() Our configuration is the higher-tier model available, with an Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics and a 240 Hz display, but most of this article applies to the other configurations as well. We’ve used our review unit for the last few weeks, long enough to figure out its strong points and its quirks, and also long enough to compare it with some of the other performance laptops in its class. ![]() However, on closer inspection, you’ll find that Acer also improved on a few other aspects, such as the display options or thermal design, among others. A detailed look at the 17-inch variant will also be available soon, stay tuned for it.Ĭompared to the previous 2019 Helios 300, this generation offers the expected bump to 2020 hardware, but on a first glance, it otherwise feels and looks much like its predecessor. We’ve reviewed all the available Helios 300s over time, and this article gathers our thoughts on the most recent 2020 model, the 15-inch Predator Helios 300 PH315-53. ![]()
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