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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a more budget-friendly option with solid performance, suitable for general use as well as demanding tasks like gaming or 3D rendering. However, the Lenovo Legion 7 provides superior visuals with a higher resolution screen and is equipped with a more powerful graphics chip that is better for intensive gaming or professional creative work. The Lenovo also has a larger battery, which may offer longer battery life. Both are comparable in terms of portability and offer advanced features for a good gaming experience, but the Lenovo's higher cost reflects its additional premium attributes. If you prioritize higher-end gaming and creative performance and don't mind the extra expense, the Lenovo Legion 7 could be the better option. If you're looking for something more economical that still delivers in terms of performance, the Acer Predator Helios 300 should be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- The Acer Predator Helios 300 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a solid CPU, ample RAM, and quality screen, but has shorter battery life and a heavier build affecting its portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7, with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy, also brings an improved battery life, but this comes at a higher price and with increased weight, reducing its ease of transportation for general use. Additionally, the Legion 7 benefits from superior storage capacity, keyboard quality, and speaker quality, however, both laptops may produce noticeable operating noise and heat during heavy use.
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 times per second, providing smoother visuals for gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops are suited for demanding tasks, with the Legion offering a bit more graphical power and fluidity that could make a noticeable difference in intensive gaming or 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outshines the Acer Predator Helios 300 in engineering and design use due to its higher-resolution screen that offers greater detail and a more powerful GPU, which is critical for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering and intensive simulations. While both laptops have the same amount of RAM and comparable CPUs, the Legion 7 also has a larger storage capacity and a longer battery life, tipping the scales in its favor despite being equally portable and having a slightly better keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 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 Lenovo Legion 7 offer clear, bright displays with high resolution, making text and images sharp and easy on the eyes. For engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color coverage, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for professional editing and modeling work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can result in less smooth motion, which is less ideal for fast-paced or graphically intensive tasks.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,204
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.1
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 7 to have good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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