Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16). 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 16 (PH16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

expandable storage options

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 35.778 cm x 27.755 cm x 2.785 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value - 0.602 W/kg (body), 0.602 W/kg (head), 0.602 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.602 W/kg (head)
0.602 W/kg (body)
0.602 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 71
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