Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) vs. Razer Blade 17

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)

Our Rating: 85 %

Razer Blade 17
Razer Blade 17

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) and Razer Blade 17. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

expandable storage options

decent build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

limited color options

Razer Blade 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) and Razer Blade 17
84 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) vs. Razer Blade 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.29 cm 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, 3 ms response rate, 6 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Eight speakers, 2 multi-array microphones
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11az
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 3720 mAh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 280 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Anti-ghosting, per key Chroma, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Razer Blade 17
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features AeroBlade fan Fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 52ZM -
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