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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 generally costs more than the MSI Bravo 15 and offers better performance suited for intensive gaming, with a more powerful GPU, more RAM, and higher screen brightness. However, the MSI Bravo 15 weighs less making it more portable and has longer battery life, which could be an advantage for general use or if you need to use it on the go. Neither laptop is touchscreen, but they both offer high refresh rate displays and hardware ray tracing support for modern gaming capabilities. If portability and battery life are key for your everyday needs, the MSI Bravo 15 is the better option, but if your focus is on having higher performance for gaming or engineering tasks, the Acer Predator Helios 300 may serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Predator Helios 300 and MSI Bravo 15 have displays with adequate resolution and brightness, providing a sharp, clear image for daily tasks like web browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Acer's display covers a broader range of colors, making it more suitable for tasks that require color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 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.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has good build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,204
$999
$400
$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 MSI Bravo 15 costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers better performance for general use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality screen, which translates into smoother multitasking and better image clarity. However, the MSI Bravo 15 boasts superior portability with a lighter weight and significantly longer battery life, making it more convenient for users who prioritize mobility and extended use away from power sources over raw performance and display quality.
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a strong gaming performance owing to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, as well as a good CPU and screen quality for a richer visual experience. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, maintains competitive gaming and screen refresh capabilities, though it has less RAM and slightly lower screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it robust for engineering and design tasks that require high processing power, alongside its high-quality IPS screen. Compared to that, the MSI Bravo 15, while lighter and thus more portable, offers an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which may be slightly less powerful, but still capable for many design applications; however, it compromises on memory and screen color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and MSI Bravo 15 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
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 300 to be good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Bravo 15 and Acer Predator Helios 300 both have only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,204 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 53.5 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 | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 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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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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Nikolay Palaozov | July 2023
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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