Detailed comparison and review of Alienware Area and Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm | 39.8 cm x 27.53 cm x 2.655 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Case Material | - | Anodised aluminium |
| Colour | Lunar light with high endurance clear coat | Abyssal black |
| DISPLAY | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17.3" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | - | 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 | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive) |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - HD |
| Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | 74.9 degrees | - |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS | - |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3282-CG | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | - | Acer TrueHarmony technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Killer Ethernet E2600 |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 57 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 19.5 V | 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A |
| INPUT | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | - | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Microphone/headphone retaskable port Graphics Amplifier Port |
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 |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware Area | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, HDD kit |
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| Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge 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 |
| Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 51m R2 | 55 |
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