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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both equipped with the same amount of RAM and storage, but the ASUS has a newer processor and a better GPU, making it superior for gaming and intensive tasks. However, the Acer has a longer history in the market and a known weight for the power brick if that's a concern. The battery in the ASUS is larger which could mean better battery life, and it features a higher refresh rate and resolution screen, beneficial for both gaming and productivity. Both machines run Windows 11 Home and come without touchscreens, but the ASUS's screen has a different aspect ratio which might be preferable for some users. Both are capable gaming laptops, but the ASUS seems to edge out the Acer in terms of performance and battery life, at the cost of a possibly heavier power brick. 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 G16.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 300, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, delivers solid gaming and 3D performance suitable for most gamers. Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 steps up graphics with the newer Nvidia RTX 4060 and offers a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, providing an even smoother visual experience for fast-paced games and rendering work.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 outshines the Acer Predator Helios 300 with a more powerful CPU and GPU, leading to smoother and faster performance in engineering and design tasks, and it offers a higher battery capacity plus a screen with superior color coverage, making it very suitable for detailed visual work. However, the Acer is lighter and thinner, providing marginally better portability, and it also maintains commendable performance capabilities with a quality screen, but cannot match the ASUS in overall power or battery longevity.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
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
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offer crisp images and are easy to view in various lighting conditions due to their resolution and brightness, making activities like browsing the web and watching videos enjoyable. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals will appreciate that both laptops cover a broad spectrum of colors, essential for tasks requiring color accuracy, like photo editing or CAD work. However, gamers and 3D modelers may find the screen quality lacking for their purposes because the refresh rates do not match the higher standards needed for smooth visuals in fast-paced games or fluid movement in 3D applications.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$1,099
$1,265
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,099 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,265.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a robust CPU and plenty of RAM for smooth general computing, complemented by a decent screen and battery life that suits everyday tasks, albeit with moderate portability due to its weight. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 shares similar CPU and RAM capabilities for general use, boasts superior battery life and a slightly better screen, with an advantage in portability thanks to its lighter build, though both have room for storage and memory expansion, quality keyboards, and effective heat management.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $1,265 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13650HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
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" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 291 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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