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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, consider your primary use for the laptop. The Acer Predator is a gaming laptop with higher performance suited for intense tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or modern gaming but may be heavier and have shorter battery life. The Dell Inspiron likely offers a balance suitable for everyday tasks, business applications, and multimedia consumption with a larger screen, longer battery life, and is more portable. If high-performance gaming or demanding software applications are priority and the higher cost is acceptable, go for the Acer Predator. If you seek a laptop for general use and value portability and price over top-tier performance, the Dell Inspiron could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers double the storage space and a newer CPU compared to the Acer Predator Helios 300, contributing to its 'very good' status for general use, along with its superior portability and longer battery life. However, the Acer has a dedicated GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which may appeal to users with more graphics-intensive needs, despite its 'good' ranking for general use due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.5
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is superior for gaming and 3D applications, thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, which are crucial for smooth gameplay and rendering. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while still capable with its Iris Xe graphics, offers a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not be as fluid for these demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offer sufficiently bright displays with clear resolution and a panel type that provides strong color reproduction and wide viewing angles. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops' displays cover a broad range of colors, essential for precision in visual work, but they may not meet the highest standards for color professionals due to less coverage of professional color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial to ensure fluid motion and responsiveness, both laptops fall short, as their screens prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the faster refresh rates preferred in this category.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 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
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,099
$849
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,099 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU with quality screen attributes, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while more portable and with a better screen aspect ratio for productivity, relies on integrated graphics that may not match the Helios 300's performance for GPU-intensive applications.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 54 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 | 60Hz | |
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 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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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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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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