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The Acer Predator Helios 300 is more suitable for gaming and intensive 3D or machine learning tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, higher refresh rate display, and better performance scores in these areas. However, it is more expensive and less portable with a bulkier build and shorter battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330, on the other hand, offers a cheaper, lightweight alternative with longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and on-the-go professionals. It has enough performance for engineering tasks, though not as high as the Acer, and a high portability score, but it is not designed for gaming or heavy graphics tasks. 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
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.2
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is better for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which far outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU in the Dell Latitude 5330, and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz for smoother visuals, compared to the Dell's 60Hz. The Predator's GPU also supports ray tracing and DLSS, technologies beneficial for advanced gaming and 3D rendering, which the Latitude lacks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300's superior Intel i7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU make it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks due to its strong performance and high-quality screen, but it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen for content creation.
The Acer Predator Helios 300's display offers a balance of high resolution and brightness which makes it appealing for general use and suitable for detailed engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops lessens its appeal for high-frame-rate gaming and 3D applications. The Dell Latitude 5330, with fair screen quality marked by adequate resolution and brightness, is competent for everyday tasks and engineering work that doesn't demand the richest color reproduction, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D due to its modest refresh rate. Despite their acceptable performance in certain areas, neither laptop excels in the gaming and 3D realm where fluid motion and rapid screen updates are crucial, which higher refresh rates can provide.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 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
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 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
$590
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and dedicated graphics suitable for demanding tasks and gaming, but is heavier with shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Dell Latitude 5330. The Dell Latitude 5330, while having a lower-performance CPU and integrated graphics, offers superior battery life and portability with a lighter build and smaller screen size, making it more convenient for on-the-go use and general productivity tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Predator Helios 300 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 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 Latitude 5330 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 Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $590 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
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 | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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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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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