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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3 (Predator Helios 300 PH317 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H 6 x 2.2 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Memory
16 GB 
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, IPS
Storage
256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
Connections
2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Card Reader: undefined
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 30 x 432 x 290 ( = 1.18 x 17.01 x 11.42 in)
Operating System
FreeDos
Additional features
Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
3 kg ( = 105.82 oz / 6.61 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 93% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: - %, features: 100%, display: - % mobility: 80%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3

93% ▷[Análisis] Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3, un portátil gaming robusto, potente y económico
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 93% features: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
¡Chollo! Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3. Portátil de 17,3" potente (898 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; good price; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/16/2019
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3. Portátil de 17,3" potente (1079 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/04/2019
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3. Portátil de 17,3" de última generación (1073 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; powerful processor; good price; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/24/2018

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 965M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» 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.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3 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.


93%: This rating is indeed excellent. There are not many models that are rated better. This can definitely be seen as a purchase recommendation.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2018-09-26 (Update: 2018-09-26)