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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers higher performance for tasks like gaming and engineering, with a dedicated GPU suitable for intensive tasks. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is lighter with a longer battery life and unique dual-screen feature that could be beneficial for productivity, but it has a less powerful integrated GPU and less RAM, which could limit performance in demanding applications. If portability and battery life are priority, go with the Zenbook; for better performance in gaming and engineering tasks, choose the Predator Helios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.1
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 boasts a high-performance GPU perfect for immersive gaming and smooth 3D rendering, complemented by a screen with a high refresh rate for crisp visuals and fluid motion. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a quality screen and capable CPU for general use but falls short in gaming and 3D tasks due to a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and ample RAM, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design applications; however, it is heavier and has a relatively shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while also sporting a capable Intel i7 CPU and sufficient RAM for lighter design tasks, prioritizes portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, but it lacks a dedicated GPU which is essential for more graphics-intensive engineering work.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 have panels with resolutions and brightness levels that are sufficient for clarity and visibility in typical applications, making them good for general use. For engineering and design, they have color ranges that cover a wide spectrum needed for precise work, however, they may not be the top performers in this area. When it comes to gaming and 3D tasks, their screens lack the high refresh rates that are critical for smooth motion, thus are considered to have poor quality for these specific activities.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,204
$999
$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 Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a more powerful CPU and RAM setup suited for demanding tasks, while its screen and battery life are adequate for general use, though it is less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14's dual-screen feature adds versatility but comes with less RAM, and while it's highly portable and has a longer battery life, its overall performance for general use is hampered by the less powerful internal graphics.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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