Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
84 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Waves MaxxAudio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E2500
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 3720 mAh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
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, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
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
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52)
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 AeroBlade fan
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Model Number 54U1 52ZM
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