Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) vs. Razer Blade Pro 17

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315)

Our Rating: 85 %

Razer Blade Pro 17
Razer Blade Pro 17

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) and Razer Blade Pro 17. 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) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB keyboard

adequate cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive base model

Razer Blade Pro 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade Pro 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) and Razer Blade Pro 17
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) vs. Razer Blade Pro 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.615 cm 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.75 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Colour Abyssal black Matte black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) Micro-bezel design, 6 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 6-core
Cache 18 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 70.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Output 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense Anti-ghosting, gesture function, Razer Synapse enabled, per key Chroma, LED-backlit, RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Razer Synapse 3
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315) Razer Blade Pro 17
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - IR face unlock
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 Scratch-resistant, vapor chamber cooling system
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 55 -
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