Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16

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OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and OMEN by HP Laptop 16. 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.

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb keyboard

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) and OMEN by HP Laptop 16
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43.232 cm x 28.991 cm x 2.9 cm 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.36 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Shadow black, black chrome (logo)
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16.1" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
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) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD FreeSync
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Realtek Wi-Fi 6E
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 83 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 10.75 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10.75 hours
Typical usage: up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-52) OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - IR thermal sensor
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number 54U1 xd0003na
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