Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV). 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.

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish minimalist design

strong gaming performance

comfortable keyboard layout

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

moderate battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 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 Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 54U1 -
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