Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)

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Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15). 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.

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Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm 35.94 cm x 27.871 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 3.25 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Obsidian black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eye Tracking Sensor, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 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 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Eye tracking sensor
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 Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 51 71
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