Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15). 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 Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

full hd display

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavy build

average battery life

dim screen brightness

noisy under load

Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 3d display

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

advanced thermal management

immersive audio experience

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.749 cm 35.94 cm x 27.871 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 3 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Obsidian black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display 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 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Toshiba -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Video Memory 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19 V 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, red backlighting, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
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)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51) 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 CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense 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
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 530N 71
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