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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a more expensive option that offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to a higher-end processor and graphics card. However, it is heavier and has shorter battery life, which affects its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is less expensive, lighter, and boasts a much longer battery life, making it easier to carry around and suitable for general use. Both laptops have IPS displays with similar size and resolution, but the Predator's screen is designed to handle fast motion better, which is particularly beneficial for gaming. 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
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.1
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
9.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its stronger Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and higher refresh rate screen, providing smoother visuals in fast-paced games. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a less powerful, integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, which makes it only fair for gaming and less demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" in engineering and design use primarily because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU; these components greatly enhance performance for resource-intensive tasks like 3D modeling and simulations, which are common in engineering and design. Additionally, while both have good screen quality, the Predator’s higher refresh rate may be preferred for smoother visuals, but it is heavier and larger than the IdeaPad, making it less portable.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a sharp display and a bright screen, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" provides acceptable clarity and decent brightness suitable for everyday tasks but might not stand out. In engineering and design tasks, the Acer's ability to display a wide range of colors makes it preferable for those needing precision and color accuracy, whereas the Lenovo has a more limited color range which could suffice for less demanding work but not for professional design work. For 3D and gaming, the Acer Predator might disappoint due to its lower refresh rate which can make fast-moving images less smooth, while the Lenovo IdeaPad, although not designed for these uses, similarly lacks the high refresh rate that gaming and 3D rendering benefit from.
Battery
3.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 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
6.0
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,099
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,099 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers higher performance with a stronger CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher refresh rate screen, making it suitable for more demanding tasks but it is heavier and has shorter battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a more portable design with longer battery life and a touchscreen, yet it has a lower performance CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a standard refresh rate display, aligning it with lighter everyday usage.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 42 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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