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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is more suitable for intensive gaming due to its higher brightness, color space coverage, and is slightly more expensive. It has a decent battery life but is less portable than the Dell G15. On the other hand, the Dell G15 5520 offers more storage, a slightly more advanced processor, and superior battery life, making it a better option for long-lasting performance and general use, all while being somewhat less expensive. If portability and battery are priorities, the Dell may be the better choice, whereas the Acer is more tuned for gaming performance and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- The Acer Predator Helios 300 has no clear advantages over the Dell G15 5520.
Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell G15 5520 are both well-suited for general use due to their capable CPUs and GPUs, sufficient RAM, and quality IPS displays with high refresh rates which contribute to a smooth visual experience. However, the Helios 300 is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the G15 5520, which compensates with a larger storage capacity and a higher quality keyboard; these factors might direct a customer's choice based on their mobility needs and usage intensity.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a higher performance with its more recent processor for demanding engineering and design tasks, as well as double the storage space compared to the Acer Predator Helios 300, along with better speaker quality and operating noise handling. However, while both have quality displays and sufficient RAM and GPU for professional work, the Acer is slightly lighter and therefore more portable, and has better screen color coverage, which might benefit design tasks where color accuracy is critical.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for content creation, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
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
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
251.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the Dell G15 5520 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Dell G15 5520 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you're mostly using the laptop for general activities like web browsing and document editing, both the Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell G15 5520, with their good resolution and brightness, will serve you well. However, if you're into engineering and design work, you might prefer a laptop with a wide color gamut to ensure accuracy and detail; in this case, neither of these laptops might stand out to you. Lastly, for gamers and those interested in 3D applications, the refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals, and poor refresh rate on both these models means they may not be the best fit for these uses.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell G15 5520 both have only fair portability, though the Acer Predator Helios 300 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell G15 5520 both feature powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPUs crucial for gaming and 3D applications, with the Acer offering a 144Hz screen refresh rate and the Dell stepping up to 165Hz for smoother visuals. While the Acer has a slightly brighter screen for vivid image quality, the Dell's display quality is not far behind, and both have highly capable CPUs to support intensive tasks, setting them apart as excellent gaming and 3D-capable laptops.
Software Development
7.1
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 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
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell G15 5520 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,000 and the Dell G15 5520 costs $1,000.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Dell G15 5520 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Dell G15 5520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.06" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 56 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 251 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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