Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH). 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.

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 3D display

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate

ample connectivity options

attractive design

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited upgradability

Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

premium build quality

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.755 cm 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Abyssal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 380 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 72%
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 3D Effect Game, 30 ms response rate, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Speakers, 2 microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included SpatialLabs TrueGame Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (81UH)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 90Wh battery Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution 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 Administrator password, system password, Acer CoolBoost technology, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.01 W/kg (body), 0.01 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.01 W/kg (body)
0.01 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 55s -
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