Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)

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Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.53 cm x 2.655 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 Obsidian black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
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 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 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) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC295
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, HDD kit
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 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 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 55 50TZ
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