Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Razer Blade 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Razer Blade 16. 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

Razer Blade 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior display quality

powerful gaming performance

sleek, compact design

innovative dual-mode display

ample connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Razer Blade 16
84 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Razer Blade 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 35.5 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.199 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 5 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate -
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB 36 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 Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 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) Razer Blade 16
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, 2 microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 95.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 280 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 16
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 HDCP Compliant, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 74X1 -
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