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If you prefer power and advanced features over cost, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with its higher-resolution OLED screen, more powerful processor, and graphics card, as well as double the memory and storage, is recommended, particularly for tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or high-end gaming. On the other hand, if cost is a significant concern and you're looking for good performance for general use and moderate gaming or engineering tasks, the Acer Predator Helios 300 could be a better choice; though it doesn't match the ASUS's top-tier specs, it does offer solid performance at a lower price point. Keep in mind that the ASUS may also boast a better overall build quality and display but at the cost of being more expensive. 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outshines the Acer Predator Helios 300 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a sharper OLED touchscreen with better color accuracy and contrast, and a longer-lasting battery, but it is less portable due to slightly higher weight and bulk. The Helios 300 provides solid performance with a competent CPU, ample RAM, and good screen quality, making it sufficiently effective for general use, with slightly better portability and satisfactory battery life, at potentially a more affordable price point.
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 300's RTX 3060 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate make it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 steps up with a more powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a stunning 4K OLED display, although it has a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.6
9.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outperforms the Acer Predator Helios 300 in CPU, RAM, and GPU, which are very important for engineering and design tasks, and it also features a higher-quality OLED screen with better resolution and color space coverage. However, the Acer Predator Helios 300 may offer better portability and a more gamer-oriented design, with somewhat important factors such as keyboard quality, speaker quality, and operating noise being comparable between the two.
Content Creation
7.3
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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.
Software Development
7.1
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 300 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a balance between resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal to gamers and 3D designers who prioritize smooth motion. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its high-resolution display and superior color accuracy, caters well to professionals in engineering and design who need precise color representation for their work. However, like the Acer, it falls short for gaming and 3D content creation due to a lesser focus on high refresh rates, which are crucial for fluid on-screen action.
Battery
3.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
$1,204
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to have good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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."
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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