Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavyweight design

noisy under load

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 3D display

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate

ample connectivity options

attractive design

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited upgradability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) and Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) vs. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm 35.94 cm x 27.64 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 2.315 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Anodised aluminium
Colour Glacier White | Onyx grey Abyssal black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, DC dimmer Glare, CineCrystal, 3D Effect Game, 30 ms response rate, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 18 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, 2 microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 280 Watt, 19.5 V, 14.36 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, blue backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
-
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 90Wh battery
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, Acer CoolBoost technology, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 HDCP
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 55s
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