Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-73C5

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80% Acer Predator Helios 300 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Acer Helios 300 is a decent option for those seeking a mid-range gaming laptop with a high refresh rate screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Acer Predator Helios 300: Great gaming laptop, Great value [Review]
Source: G Style Magazine Archive.org version
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday unfortunately over this is still very easily a machine that you can afford to gift someone who is a gamer in your family and it’s also a laptop you personally can invest in if you’re a gamer. It’s one of the best gaming bundles not related to a gaming console there is. There’s so much to like with the Helios 300 and a few things to not like so much but the pros far outweigh the cons and I’d HIGHLY recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a gaming laptop. Acer absolutely nailed it and with Xmas holiday weeks away this is the time to pick up this laptop for your gaming needs. Head to Acer’s website and buy it direct from them or of course check your favorite retailer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Acer's Predator Helios 300 Special Edition offers great performance, a good keyboard and a bright display, but its design and audio could be better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

Acer Predator Helios 300 Review
Source: Vortez Archive.org version
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers great overall performance and takes advantage of Intel’s latest 8th Gen. Processor. If you’re looking for something which offers decent 1080p performance and that’s build to last, we can definitely recommend this laptop!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/18/2018

80% Acer Predator Helios 300 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Despite two glaring flaws, namely the cooling system and the speakers, this budget gaming laptop packs a punch. If you’re serious about gaming but have a limited budget, you’re going to want to pick this one up.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Predator Helios 300
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
With its part-metal build and GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is a compelling midrange gaming laptop in a premium suit.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/26/2018

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Model: The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-73C5 is Acer's mid-range gaming laptop, which is built on Intel Core H processors and 1060 graphics. The Predator division was only formed in 2008 and was designed to focus primarily on gaming. It has been one of the most popular mid-range gaming laptops, mainly due to the pricing. With its part-metal build and GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is a compelling mid-range gaming laptop in a premium suite. The 300’s has been masterfully crafted and features brushed aluminum with two distinct curves providing an element of depth. Acer has placed two red lines on the inside and the Predator insignia is found in the very center. Along the edge of the lid, there is a section of plastic which not only helps with gripping to open/close the unit but also prevents any nasty smudges or fingerprints appearing on the lid. A dedicated graphics card that’s mere steps below the best, 16 GB of memory, the solid state drive and an 8th generation Intel Core processor, make this budget gaming laptop an impressive one when it comes to performance. The NVIDIA GTX 1060 has been selected and in this case, the 6 GB version. This model is ideal for 1080p gaming and is the sweet spot for this category of laptop. Most games will be able to sustain a healthy 60 fps with detail maxed out.

The only thing that really affects gaming performance is the fan. Due to the fact that the fan and cooling system on this gaming laptop isn’t great, a user will experience thermal throttling, which in turn causes stuttering and frame drops whenever the CPU or GPU overheats. However, setting the fan to max and turning on CoolBoost puts a stop to the stuttering, and the performance returns to as it should be. There’s a 15.6-inch matte display on the Helios 300, with an IPS panel. The display has true-to-life color reproduction, with stronger blue and magenta hues that we like better than warmer tones for gaming and watching movies. The display also boasts a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is not typically seen in budget gaming laptops. This is a major upgrade from the 2017 model to help minimize blur and make up for dropped frames. Connectivity is located in the usual place, which is along each side. On one edge there are a Kensington lock, a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port, a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port, an HDMI 2.0 port, a USB 3.1 Gen1 port, and an SDXC card slot reader. Users will notice the LAN port looks rather different to a conventional slot, since the lower latch drops down. Cable is connected and then the latch is released for a secure fitment. Over on the other side, there are 2 USB 2.0 ports, activity/battery LED indicators and a DC-in port.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile: The mobile GTX 1060 is based on the GP106 chip and offer 1280 shaders. Compared to the identically named desktop version it features a slightly lower clock rate. Games in Full HD and maximum details should run fluently on the card.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

2.7 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.

77.5%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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