Alienware M17 vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M17 and Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41 cm x 29.2 cm x 2.176 cm 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Epic silver Abyssal black
DISPLAY Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.199 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive)
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive (8 GB flash) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus, 74.9 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Audio Features Realtek High Definition Audio Acer TrueHarmony Plus technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Killer Wireless-AC 1650x - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2400 Killer E2500
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Type Touchpad, alphanumeric keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4-zone illumination Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °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 - 59N9
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