Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)

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Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314). 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 500 (PH517) vs. Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 3.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Colour Abyssal black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 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 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Total Capacity 2.048 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC295 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Acer Predator Triton 300SE (PT314)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Fingerprint reader
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, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Compliant Standards HDCP -
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 52 51s
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