Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

affordable price point

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest build quality

heavyweight design

dim screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.53 cm x 2.655 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Abyssal black Onyx grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 18 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 170 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 55 -
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