Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust cooling system

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive base model

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

full hd display

ample storage capacity

stylish design

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm 41.3 cm x 28.47 cm x 2.53 cm
Weight 3.9 kg 2.78 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Total Capacity 2.048 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC295 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution 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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 52 17IRH Gaming 81LL
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