Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Razer Blade 17

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 17
Razer Blade 17

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Razer Blade 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 (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

Razer Blade 17 Review

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

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) and Razer Blade 17
84 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) vs. Razer Blade 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.75 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 5 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, 3 ms response rate, 6 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Eight speakers, 2 multi-array microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11az
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 280 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Anti-ghosting, per key Chroma, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-54) Razer Blade 17
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 74X1 -
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