Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) vs. Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) and Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730). 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 (PH315-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB backlit keyboard

adequate cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

pricey for base model

Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

color-accurate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

no sd card slot

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) and Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) vs. Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.29 cm 41.26 cm x 30.49 cm x 2.405 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, subwoofer, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HDCP Compliant, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 75QA 17ICH 81HG
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