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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for high performance suited to gaming or engineering applications with a larger screen, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is a better option, offering powerful graphics and a faster processor, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, if general use and portability are your priorities, the ASUS R410MA is much lighter with a longer battery life but comes with less storage, lower performance, and a less impressive display. It’s more suitable for basic tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption but not for intensive tasks like 3D modeling or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.4
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 outshines the ASUS R410MA in general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM, and better screen quality, making it more suitable for a wider range of tasks, but it is less portable and has lower battery life. The ASUS R410MA, on the other hand, is lighter and offers longer battery life, which may appeal to users who prioritize portability and aren't performing intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.2
5.4
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, which provides smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA struggles with these tasks as it is equipped with a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a screen with a lower refresh rate of 60 times per second, leading to less fluid graphics in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6
5.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, a powerful GPU, and superior screen quality, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design software. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA falls short with a lower-end CPU, limited RAM, a basic integrated GPU, and a lower quality screen, hindering its ability to handle intensive engineering tasks efficiently.
Content Creation
7.3
5.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
5.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.3
5.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp and vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is favorable due to its superior panel type, resolution, and brightness. For professionals in engineering and design requiring color accuracy for their work, the Predator's coverage of color gamuts ensures precise color representation. However, gamers and those interested in 3D applications would find the Acer's lower refresh rate less suitable for fast-paced visuals, whereas resolution and panel type remain important but not as critical as for other uses.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has good build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,204
$111
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the ASUS R410MA costs $111.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | ASUS R410MA |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $111 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.8" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.54" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Predator Helios 300
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Christian Hintze | November 2022
"The Acer Predator Helios 300 review is an overclocked gaming laptop with a good display. The Predator is large, heavy, and loud, but also offers plenty of performance according to gamers. An overclocked gaming laptop - or its user - also has to struggle with the usual disadvantages we mentioned above. On the other hand, overclocking is optional, and those who like it quieter and can live with a few less frames per second can also switch to the significantly more moderate Standard mode. Then the Helios 300 won't be any louder than the competitors."
ASUS R410MA
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Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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