Alienware M15 R6 vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R6 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R6 vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm 39.8 cm x 27.53 cm x 2.655 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat | Dark Side of the Moon Abyssal black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
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, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive)
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 0 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 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, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
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 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
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
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
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Compliant Standards 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 50 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 55
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