Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) vs. Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53)

Our Rating: 85 %

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) and Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB backlit keyboard

adequate cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

pricey for base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) and Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) vs. Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.29 cm 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Abyssal black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 128 GB SSD - Kingston
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - HGST
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, subwoofer, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Wave MAXX
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 Killer Ethernet E2500
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 74 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 3.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, Backlit touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
3 x USB 3.0
Microphone input
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 HDCP Compliant, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 ACPI 5.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 75QA 990F
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