Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M15 R6 and Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm | 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.675 cm |
Weight | 2.69 kg | 2.7 kg |
Case Material | - | Anodised aluminium |
Colour | Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat | Dark Side of the Moon | Obsidian black |
DISPLAY | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" - 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) | 141 | - |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Dell ComfortView Plus | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 7 ms response rate |
PROCESSOR | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 4 GHz |
Number of Cores | 6-core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 12 MB | 8 MB |
64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM370 |
Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
MEMORY | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
STORAGE | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix |
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Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
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Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - HD |
Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
Camera Features | 74.9 degrees, RGB camera | - |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS | - |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
Sound | Dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3254 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
Audio Features | Nahimic sound technology | Acer TrueHarmony technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
BATTERY | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 86 Wh | 48 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 7 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A | 180 Watt, 19.5 V |
INPUT | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.0 (with power off charging) 2 x USB 2.0 LAN HDMI USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
SOFTWARE | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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Software Included | Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-51) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | MU-MIMO technology, WMR compatible |
Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 50 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
Model Number | - | 50PN |