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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the HP Omen 16, consider the following: the HP Omen 16 has a newer processor and a more powerful graphics card, which make it better for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, the Predator Helios 300, while having an older processor and less graphical power, may still adequately handle most games and tasks at a slightly lower performance level. The HP Omen also offers a slightly larger screen and a higher refresh rate, enhancing the gaming and video experience. On the other hand, the Acer is noted to have more battery life, which can be crucial if you need to use your laptop on the go without frequent charging. Both laptops are similarly heavy, reducing the gap in portability. In conclusion, the HP Omen is slightly better for high-end tasks, but if battery life or cost savings are significant to you, then the Acer Predator Helios 300 is still a capable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- The Acer Predator Helios 300 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 16.
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.0
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The HP Omen 16's more advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 make it very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 144 refresh rate offers a good experience for the same tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 with its Intel i7-11800H processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU is outperformed by the HP Omen 16's more recent Intel i7-13700HX and Nvidia RTX 4060, which grant it higher overall capabilities crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks. Though both have similar RAM and screen quality, the superior processing power and graphics capabilities of the HP Omen 16, alongside its better keyboard quality and speaker performance, make it standout for very demanding applications, though it may be slightly more challenging to carry around due to its marginally larger size and weight.
Software Development
7.1
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 16 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
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Helios 300 and HP Omen 16 offer resolutions and brightness levels that make the content clear and vibrant, along with panel types that provide wide viewing angles. Their color gamuts cover a broad spectrum, making them suitable for engineering and design tasks that require accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short because they lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion and a more immersive experience.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and HP Omen 16 both offer robust CPU and RAM configurations suitable for general use, with quality screens and ample storage. Although the Helios 300 is slightly less portable and has shorter battery life, both have good keyboards and manage heat effectively, while the HP Omen 16 offers better speaker quality and a larger screen, making it more appealing for multimedia use despite being newer and potentially more expensive.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and HP Omen 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and HP Omen 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,099
$1,100
$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 HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16.1" | |
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 | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 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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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."
HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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