Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

robust build quality

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Shadow black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 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 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 54U1 -
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