

However, that weight is backed up by the increase in build quality. Our test model gets triple storage, so it’s the heaviest possible variant. It’s still a fairly hefty computer, though, weighing around 2.3 kg (5.3 lbs) on the higher-specced configurations. Acer didn’t go all-in on the ultra-compact form-factor, but at 366 x 255 mm, this Predator is actually a little smaller than the main competitors like the Asus ROG Scar III, Lenovo Legion Y740 or the MSI GE63 Raider. The 2019 Predator Helios is a complete redesign of the previous generation with whom it keeps little in common, aside from some signature Predator aesthetic lines and branding elements.įor starters, this is much more compact, with thinner bezels all around the screen. The best value is in the GTX 1660Ti base-model and in the RTX 2060 variant, the one we’re reviewing here. They include various amounts of RAM, types of storage and either Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, RTX 2060 or RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics. It’s also worth adding that Acer offers the Predator Helios 300 PH315-52 in a bunch of different configurations. That aside, we’ve updated our findings several months later, with finalized and mature drivers. However, since the 9750H is pretty much a higher clocked 8750H, you shouldn’t expect any significant differences between our review unit and the retail models. Our initial article was based on an early review sample provided by Acer, with an 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor, but retail models will be available with the 9th gen Intel Core i7-9750H ( which we’ve covered in this article). RGB backlit keyboard – 4 zones, NumPad, 2x stereo speakers, HD webcam
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Killer 1550i AC WiFi with Bluetooth 5.0, Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet LANģx USB-A 3.1, 1x USB-C gen 2 (?), HDMI 2.0, miniDP, LAN, headphone/mic, Kensington Lockģ62 mm or 14.25” (w) x 254 mm or 10” (d) x 22.9 mm or. Intel Coffee Lake Core i7-9750H, six-core (i7-8750H on this sample) The specs sheet as reviewed – Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52Īcer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52 gaming laptopġ5.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 px resolution, IPS, 144 HZ, matte, AU Optronics AUO82ED panel And here are our thoughts on the newer 2023 Acer Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18 updates. Update2: Our detailed review of the 2020 Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 is available over here.
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We’ve also updated our benchmarks, gaming, thermals, noise and battery life tests based on the current, mature BIOS and software package. There’s no dedicated part with just these impressions, I just went and updated each of the sections accordingly. Update: We’ve updated our initial article from 2019 in March 2020 with long-term impressions. Make sure to go through our findings if you’re interested in getting this notebook, and get in touch in the comments section if you have any questions or anything to add to the article. We’ve gathered our impressions down below, with the strong points and the quirks. Our review configuration comes with an Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GPU (a 80W overclocked implementation), as the better value variant in the entire stack. We’ve covered the larger model in another article, as in this review we’re focusing our attention on the 15-inch Predator Helios PH315-52 model. The Acer Helios 300 comes in both 15 and a 17-inch versions, and we’ve spent time with both. Moreover, all these are still bundled in one of the most aggressively priced offers in its class.
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Here enters the mid-2019 update of the Acer Predator Helios 300 lineup: more compact and sturdier, with updated hardware and redesigned internals, an RGB backlit keyboard, a 144Hz IPS 3ms matte screen and increased battery life, among others.
