Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant full-hd display

effective cooling system

customizable rgb keyboard

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - 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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Plus technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1650x - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 59N9 15ICH 81FV
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