The Acer Predator Helios 300 is typically more expensive but offers higher performance for engineering and gaming, thanks to a stronger processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the HP 14" Laptop. The HP is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, which is good for general use and on-the-go productivity, but its performance is lower, especially for gaming or intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 outperforms the HP 14" Laptop in CPU and RAM, which is essential for handling multitasking and more demanding applications efficiently, making it suitable for a range of general use scenarios. However, the Helios 300 is bulkier and has shorter battery life compared to the HP laptop, potentially compromising portability and convenience for users who prioritize long-term use without recharging or carrying the device frequently.
Gaming and AI
7.2/10
5.8/10
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
8.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 excels in gaming and 3D applications as it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, ensuring smoother visuals and better responsiveness. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, with a less capable integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers fair performance, suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is equipped with a high-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, along with more RAM, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the HP 14" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics, with less RAM, are adequate for less intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Predator Helios 300, with its superior resolution and panel type, provides a crisper and brighter display, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks that require accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals desired for gaming and 3D applications, where fast-moving images are common. The HP 14" Laptop offers decent screen quality for everyday tasks and design work, though its fair color gamut coverage and average display specifications may fall short for professionals seeking precise color accuracy and enthusiasts looking for immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop 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
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,204
$415
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $415.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and HP 14" Laptop 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
7.1/10
6.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 300 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
"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."
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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