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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is often slightly less expensive and offers an Intel i7 processor with an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, a decent choice for general use and gaming. However, the ASUS has a higher battery capacity, suggesting longer battery life. If cost and battery life are priorities, go for the Acer, but if performance for demanding tasks is more important despite the higher price, choose the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- The Acer Predator Helios 300 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition boasts a higher-tier AMD RX 6800M GPU and a more fluid 300Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience particularly where fast-paced visuals are crucial.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering general use, both the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 have displays that offer clear visuals and sufficient brightness, making documents, webpages, and media consumption a pleasant experience. For engineering and design, both laptops provide a wide range of colors, but they might not reach the ideal coverage of professional color gamuts, affecting the precision required for specialized work. Gamers and professionals in 3D fields, however, may find the refresh rates on these models too low for the smooth visuals typically desired in fast-paced games and 3D modeling, despite them having decent resolution and panel technology.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Cost
$1,204
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition both offer ample RAM and storage for general use, with high-quality screens and powerful CPUs that handle everyday tasks smoothly. While the Acer Predator is lighter and more portable with a fair battery life, the ASUS offers superior speaker quality and significantly longer battery life, making it suitable for extended use without constant charging, though it is slightly heavier.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers very good performance for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and AMD RX 6800M GPU, which allow for efficient processing and rendering tasks, complemented by a high-quality IPS panel that ensures vibrant screen colors, enhancing the visual design aspect. In contrast, the Acer Predator Helios 300 presents a similarly capable Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU for good performance in those fields, but doesn't quite match the ASUS's CPU horsepower and dedicated GPU performance, although it still maintains a quality IPS display and sufficient RAM for engineering software.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios 300 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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