Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. Razer Blade 15

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)

Our Rating: 85 %

Razer Blade 15
Razer Blade 15

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) and Razer Blade 15. 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 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 Razer Blade 15
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) vs. Razer Blade 15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.03 kg
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) Matte
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Plus technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1650x - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card
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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Gigabit Ethernet
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Razer Synapse 3
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Razer Blade 15
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)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 59N9 -
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