Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH). 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 Y740-15IRHg (81UH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

premium build quality

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
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 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 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 Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 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 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 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 Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
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 Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.01 W/kg (body), 0.01 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.01 W/kg (body)
0.01 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 54U1 -
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