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

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) and Razer Blade Pro 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) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Razer Blade Pro 17 Review

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

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) and Razer Blade Pro 17
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) vs. Razer Blade Pro 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.53 cm x 2.655 cm 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.75 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Colour Abyssal black Matte black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) Micro-bezel design, 6 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2667 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi, 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 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 70.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones Anti-ghosting, gesture function, Razer Synapse enabled, per key Chroma, LED-backlit, RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Razer Synapse 3
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Razer Blade Pro 17
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - IR face unlock
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 Scratch-resistant, vapor chamber cooling system
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
Model Number 55 -
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