Acer Predator Helios 300 vs ASUS Vivobook 17

PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.

The Acer Predator Helios 300 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in engineering and design applications due to its superior main processor, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which are critical for demanding software used in those fields. Moreover, the Helios 300's screen quality is better, with a higher brightness, refresh rate, and color space coverage, which provides a more accurate visual experience, albeit it is less portable and may have louder operating noise compared to the lighter and quieter Vivobook 17.

The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a screen that offers vibrant colors and high resolution, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks which require accurate color representation, but its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for gaming where smoother motion is crucial. The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its fair resolution and color accuracy, can handle everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but might not be as pleasing for color-critical work. Both laptops' displays are not optimized for gaming or 3D modeling, with their lower refresh rates causing potential motion blur and less fluid visuals, important aspects where gamers and 3D designers require fast and seamless image updates.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

The Acer Predator Helios 300 is more suitable for general use due to its higher-performance CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 17, which boosts multitasking and speed. Additionally, the Predator has a higher quality and brighter screen, enhancing the viewing experience, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the lighter Vivobook, which may be a better fit for those prioritizing portability and longer use away from a power source.

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.

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.