Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

fast SSD storage

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
84 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.23 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Abyssal black Onyx grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 5 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 99.99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 11.3 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 11.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Slots - 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 HDCP Compliant, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 74X1 -
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