Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316). 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 300SE (PT316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

compact, stylish design

impressive 144Hz display

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited upgradeability

higher price point

noisy under load

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
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 300SE (PT316)
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
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 300SE (PT316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
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 (PT316)
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
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99.98 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 8 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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, 3 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
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
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT316)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 99.98Wh battery
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution, 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
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 51s
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