![]() ![]() The result is smooth gameplay, free of any stutters or dropped frame rate, even without engaging the turbo button. Depending on the task at hand, the laptop switches between the two using Nvidia’s Optimus technology. With the 2020 Acer Predator Helios 300, Acer takes a double-barrel graphics approach by using a discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU with 8GB of RAM and an integrated Intel UHD GPU. In case you’re in a remote location shooting some video and need some quick edits, this gaming laptop would more than do the job. It renders media as quickly as a typical desktop, especially those media creation hulks fitted with a desktop processor and 32GB of RAM. If you create lots of video content, the Helios 300 is a fine candidate for editing and rendering. It can run 45 CPU-draining Google Chrome tabs, with one streaming a HD Hulu video, some running gadgets reviews on YouTube and others playing Ted Talks, all without lagging. Acer Predator Helios 300 performanceįeaturing a 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-10750H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD, the Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-71VG will not struggle with any productivity tasks. The bottom corners on the touchpad are responsive and have a solid click when you press them. Windows 10 gestures are very precise, even when performing three or four-fingered gestures, you simply feel the nice response. The highlighted WASD keys, arrow keys and hotkeys have a slight concave shape, which is just perfect during intense gameplay sessions.īelow the keyboard is a 4.2 x 3.4-inch touchpad that’s an ultimate stand-out. The Predator Sense app is accessible by simply pressing the Predator logo key, and you’re good to go.Īs for the keyboard, it has well laid keys that are clicky with appeasing feedback. It gets a spacious deck that gives way to a comfy Chiclet keyboard featuring 4-zone RGB backlighting, that is customizable via the Predator Sense application. The Predator Helios 300 has always been my favorite keyboard, hands down. Acer Predator Helios 300 keyboard & touchpad It averages 278 nits of brightness, which is slightly below the 295-nit average, coming short of its closest competitors – the Zephyrus G14 (323 nits), the MSI Raider (300 nits), but better than the Aorus (243 nits). This is a major upgrade from last year’s Acer Predator Helios 300 model, and it helps minimize blur and makes up for dropped frames. The display also boasts a 240Hz refresh rate, which you rarely see in budget gaming laptops. ![]() It has true-to-life color reproduction, with very good blue and magenta hues that are pretty warm for gaming and watching movies. Other than that, we’re quite happy with the 1080p display. We could be fine with less than 1-inch screen bezels. On this laptop, the power jack is located near the rear. The left side hold a pair of USB 3.2 ports, a Kensington lock, an Ethernet port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. ![]() The side and rear, adding more taste to the overall design, but you should be aware of the top metal that collects smudges really fast. This gaming laptop sports angular planes and lines, is dressed in a black metal casing and gets some tasteful chrome accents. It doesn’t mean that it’s an absolute best, but it isn’t poor either. In all fairness, we can’t fault the Acer Predator Helios 300’s design. But if you’re a little cash strapped, the Helios 300 PH315-53-71VG is one of the best you can get for the price. Is it possible to do better? If you have the money, of courses. It has a crisp, 1080p display with true-to-life colors for an immersive viewing experience. Its 240Hz refresh, is surely better than the 144Hz you find on most gaming laptops of its kind. It can handle most demanding games at medium to high settings. This is a capable machine for a midrange gaming laptop. That said, we are impressed with the PH315-53-71VG’s performance at this price range. If you want the best of the best, after all, you might have to spend more for the best. But, as with all budget gaming laptops, a few compromises are expected, for as long as they don’t compromise performance. With that, there are a few rough edges about the device that are quite obvious and some too important to ignore, and there are a couple of corners cut as well. The newest Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-71VG is, in all respects, is one of the best gaming laptops you can buy.
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