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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers superior performance with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better suited for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It also has double the storage capacity and a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals. Additionally, it has a longer battery life but may be less portable due to potentially being heavier. On the other hand, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is less expensive and still provides ample power for general use and gaming, but with lower performance in demanding applications. Both have a 15.6-inch display, RGB backlit keyboards, and do not feature touchscreens. The Acer might be more appealing if you're looking for a balance between cost and capability, whereas the ASUS is geared towards those needing top-tier performance and are willing to invest more. 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 Scar 15.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.3
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 comes with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it efficient for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a superior refresh rate of 300Hz, enhancing its capability for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in engineering and design use thanks to a more powerful CPU and a superior GPU, which are very important for such tasks, alongside an excellent screen that boasts high refresh rates and good color accuracy. In contrast, the Acer Predator Helios 300, while still capable for engineering and design with a solid CPU and GPU, strains a bit in comparison with a less powerful processor and less robust graphics, though it holds its ground with a sufficiently high-quality screen.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
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.
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 Scar 15 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 Scar 15 provide clear and vibrant displays due to their high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view. In engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops have good coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring that the colors you see on the screen closely match what they'll look like in print or production. However, for gaming and 3D work, the refresh rate on both is not as high as dedicated gaming laptops, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced activities.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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.
Cost
$1,099
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,099 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are suitable for general use due to their high-quality CPUs and ample RAM, which ensure smooth multitasking and performance. While the Acer has a solid balance of screen quality, battery life, and portability for everyday tasks, the ASUS offers a higher storage capacity, superior speaker and keyboard quality, but is slightly less portable and has a shorter battery life when compared to the Acer.
Software Development
7.1
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Predator Helios 300 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 5.5 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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 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."
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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