Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S). 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 Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution display

powerful processor options

good thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Shale black Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
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
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
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 Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
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 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 95 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
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 Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
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 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 54U1 15IMH 81YX
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