Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45). 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 (PH317-54) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

limited color accuracy

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate screen

reasonable price point

ample connectivity options

robust gaming performance

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
84 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Abyssal black Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
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. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 5 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 57.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, HDCP Compliant
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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 74X1 R32A
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