Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, lightweight design

fast refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

average speaker quality

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - 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, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
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 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Input AC 120/230 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 300SE (PT314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
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 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
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 51s
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