A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are closely matched in price and both offer ample storage and RAM for demanding tasks. The Predator with an Intel i7 processor and RTX 3060 GPU is a solid choice for gaming and has a strong performance pedigree, accompanied by good heat management and general build quality. Meanwhile, the Lenovo with a Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 4050 GPU provides slightly better battery life and superior keyboard and webcam, making it more suitable for content creation and everyday use. Despite their gaming laptop appearance, both manage fan noise well, but if portability is crucial, Lenovo edges out slightly with a lighter build. Choose the Acer if you prioritize gaming and thermal performance, or the Lenovo for a better typing experience, webcam, and a small gain in battery life. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo LOQ 15 have panels with resolutions and brightness that satisfy everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, making them suitable for general use. Their screens cover a broad range of colors, essential for precision in engineering and design where accurate color representation matters. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and competitive gameplay, even though they offer decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo LOQ 15 both offer robust CPU and RAM for multitasking, with quality IPS screens for sharp visuals, making them good for general use. While the Acer Predator focuses on gaming with a higher GPU performance, it is less portable and offers shorter battery life than the slim Lenovo LOQ 15, which still delivers decent gaming capabilities, better speaker quality, and longer usage on a single charge, catering to more mobile users.
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo LOQ 15 both have high refresh rate screens, ideal for smooth gaming and 3D experiences. While the Acer Predator Helios 300 comes with an Nvidia RTX 3060 that promises solid gaming performance, the Lenovo LOQ 15 features the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, a newer but typically less powerful alternative which still supports modern gaming needs.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Acer Predator Helios 300 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is preferred for engineering and design tasks over the Acer Predator Helios 300 due to its more advanced GPU and CPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks like rendering and simulation. While both laptops have similar RAM and high-quality displays, the LOQ 15's better processing power makes it more suitable for demanding engineering software, though it may be less portable and have a louder operating noise compared to the Helios 300.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo LOQ 15 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 Lenovo LOQ 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,204
$1,179
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,204 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
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 | 60 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
Shopping
Acer Predator Helios 300
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
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."
Lenovo LOQ 15
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PCMag
Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
Get a great deal on the Acer Predator Helios 300 or the Lenovo LOQ 15
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Acer Predator Helios 300 vs. Dell Alienware x14 R1
VS
Compare Acer Predator Helios 300 vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17"
VS
Compare Acer Predator Helios 300 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
VS
Compare Lenovo LOQ 15 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
VS
Compare Lenovo LOQ 15 vs. Gigabyte Aorus 7
VS
Compare Lenovo LOQ 15 vs. Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
111,495
Recommendations made
24,158
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
