SeekerAcer Predator Helios 300
The brand-new Acer Predator Helios 300 2022 model performs superbly. Acer improved the layout, screen options, inputs, and connections, added a battery and a stronger thermal module, and introduced far more potent specifications than earlier generations.
-- As reviewed by CompsMag
Product details
- Aspect Ratio:16:9.Voltage:230.0 volts.Control method:touch
- Extreme Performance: Crush the competition with the impressive power and speed of the 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11800H processor, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads to divide and conquer any task or run your most intensive games
- RTX, It's On: The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM) is powered by award-winning Ampere architecture with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate for the ultimate gaming performance
- Blazing-Fast Display: This 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS LED-backlit display with 16:9 aspect ratio features an incredibly fast 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms Overdrive response time for the gamers who demand the best visual experiences
- Internal Specifications: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory (2 DDR4 Slots Total, Maximum 32GB); 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (2 x PCIe M.2 Slots/1 x 2.5" Hard Drive Bay Available)
- Prioritize Your Gameplay: Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro with Ethernet E2600 and Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i lets you use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time, and have total control over priority traffic to maximize speed, throughput, and control
- Cooling Perfected: Acer Helios 300 uses a 5th Generation AeroBlade Fan with 89 blades designed to increase air intake and keeps your system at a nice, cool temp. Also, allowing you to maximize your performance by reducing throttling for better sustained performance.
PROS
+ Great aesthetics
+ Decent gaming performance
+ Long battery life
+ Display has great contrast and a 120Hz refresh rate
CONS
- Below-average SSD speeds
- Questionable build quality
- Display has poor RGB balance, grayscale accuracy, and color accuracy
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Expert reviews and ratings
By CompsMag on February 16, 2023
The brand-new Acer Predator Helios 300 2022 model performs superbly. Acer improved the layout, screen options, inputs, and connections, added a battery and a stronger thermal module, and introduced far more potent specifications than earlier generations.
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By Tom's Hardware on June 28, 2018
For $1,200, the Hyundai Kanabo 15 offers great performance, build quality, and ease of upgradability.
80
By Tom's Hardware on March 22, 2018
The Stealth Pro is a trim little Max-Q laptop with an attractive design and decent performance, though it can't top other models in the growing Max-Q market in any major way.
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By UltrabookReview on June 03, 2022
The 2022 Predator Helios 300 is once more a competitive performance/gaming notebook in the mid-tier segment. Acer updated the design, the screen options, the inputs, and the ports, added a 90 Wh battery and a beefed-up thermal module, as well as significantly more powerful specs than on the previous generations. As a result, this laptop is more competent in demanding loads and games, and lasts for longer with daily use on battery. At the same time, the 2022 Helios 300 runs warmer and noisier, still lacks in audio quality, and is no longer as competitively priced as it used to be.
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By Tom's Guide on October 30, 2020
While the Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop has strong game performance, it’s held back by loud fans and a frustrating keyboard.
60
By TechAdvisor on November 27, 2017
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a good gaming laptop if you’re after a machine that’ll be plugged-in 95 percent of the time. It gets you good performance per pound with elements of gamer flashiness that appeals to some.
The screen is what secures it a fairly good score, though, with solid colour and decent contrast a close enough match for just about any non-wide-gamut display. Games look good on the Acer Predator Helios 300.
Poor battery life and an uncomfortable trackpad mean it’s not as appealing away from the charger, without a mouse plugged-in, though.
80
By NotebookCheck on August 22, 2017
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a solid gaming performance for its price. However, the manufacturer has squandered some important points with the sound system, which is not suitable for a gaming laptop.
82
By TrustedReviews on December 27, 2018
The Acer Helios 300 is a decent option for those seeking a mid-range gaming laptop with a high refresh rate screen.
80
By TechRadar on December 03, 2023
Glasses-free 3D can be a cool party trick, but, with its terrible battery life and eye-watering price, the Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition is simply impossible to recommend.
40
By TechRadar on August 08, 2018
Despite two glaring flaws, namely the cooling system and the speakers, this budget gaming laptop packs a punch. If you’re serious about gaming but have a limited budget, you’re going to want to pick this one up.
80
By TrustedReviews on October 29, 2019
There’s plenty to like about the Acer Predator Helios 300: the GTX 1660 Ti is a great gaming chip, it’s paired with a solid specification elsewhere, and the screen is excellent. The exterior looks good, and it isn't bad ergonomically. Other machines are slimmer, lighter and cheaper, but the Acer delivers an effective and well-balanced gaming experience at a decent price.
80
By TrustedReviews on October 12, 2017
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a surprising slab of a laptop. With its aggressive name, gaming brand and huge screen, you’d be forgiven for believing it was one of the market’s bank-busting gaming systems – but this unit costs a reasonable £1300.
70
By TrustedReviews on October 12, 2017
Despite its size and design, the Acer is relatively affordable. The Nvidia’s GeForce
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