Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315). 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 300 (PT315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) 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

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited color accuracy

pricey base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 36.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 3 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
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 Triton 300 (PT315)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 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 Triton 300 (PT315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - 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 Triton 300 (PT315)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
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
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315)
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 -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 53
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