Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 38.035 cm x 28 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 3 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 250 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
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 Triton 17 X (PTX17)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 2.048 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six 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 Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
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 Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad 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 Triton 17 X (PTX17)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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, vapor chamber cooling system, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
SAR Value - 0.8 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head), 0.8 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 71
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