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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers strong performance for intensive gaming and engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and graphics card, but it's heavier which impacts portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X also delivers good performance for similar tasks and has a better battery life and brighter screen, making it well-suited for outdoor use and longer work sessions. It's lighter and thus easier to carry. If cost is a concern, the Vivobook 16X is generally less expensive while still offering comparable power. Choose the Predator if gaming is a priority and you need the extra performance, or opt for the Vivobook for better battery life, a brighter screen, and easier portability. 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 Vivobook 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 excels in gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, ideal for smooth gameplay. Meanwhile, the ASUS Vivobook 16X comes with the newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, offering powerful graphics performance with slightly less fluid motion, packaged in a larger screen size which enhances overall visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 comes with a powerful CPU and GPU suitable for engineering but has a standard screen resolution and weighs more, thus it's less portable. The ASUS Vivobook 16X features a newer, more powerful CPU and a superior GPU, offers better screen quality with higher resolution and wider color coverage, and is lighter which enhances portability.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 300 for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS Vivobook 16X provide high-resolution displays and good brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, and working with documents. For engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial when precision in visual details is required. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is paramount to a smooth experience, both models fall short as they are not equipped with screens optimized for such rapid motion and may not provide the most fluid visual performance.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,204
$1,080
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,080.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers dependable general use performance with a robust CPU and ample RAM, making multitasking smooth while the high refresh rate screen appeals to casual gamers; however, it lags in portability and battery life. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 16X excels in portability, with a lighter build and longer battery life, and boasts superior screen quality with better color coverage, making it ideal for tasks requiring color accuracy, though it may come at a higher cost.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Vivobook 16X 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $1,080 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 70 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
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 | 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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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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