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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is less expensive, offering solid performance for gaming and general use with an Intel i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, and a full HD display. It's also quite portable for its class but has a midrange battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 is more expensive, but it boasts superior performance with an Intel i9 processor, Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics, and a high-resolution display, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It's less portable due to its larger size and slightly higher weight but offers better battery life and a premium build quality. Choose the Helios 300 for good value and decent portability, or the Blade 17 for top-notch performance and build, with portability and price as secondary considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- The Acer Predator Helios 300 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 17.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 outshines the Acer Predator Helios 300 in general use mainly due to its significantly more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which contribute to better multitasking and overall performance. Additionally, the Razer Blade 17 boasts superior screen quality with a higher resolution and better color accuracy, but it is less portable and has a higher price, while the Acer provides a solid balance between performance and affordability, though with a lower-quality display and less impressive specs.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.6
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 delivers exceptional gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and larger, higher-resolution display compared to the Acer Predator Helios 300's Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and standard full HD screen, although both have similar screen refresh rates, conducive to smooth visuals. While the Helios 300 has a capable CPU for gaming, the Blade 17's more advanced CPU further supports complex tasks, enhancing its overall superiority for demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 is considered excellent for engineering and design use due to its superior CPU (Intel i9), double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti) compared to the Acer Predator Helios 300's CPU (Intel i7), RAM, and GPU (Nvidia RTX 3060), which also provides a higher screen resolution for better visual detail. Additionally, the Blade 17's larger and higher quality screen delivers an enhanced visual experience, but its size makes it less portable, whereas the Helios 300, while offering good performance for engineering tasks, does so in a more portable package with a smaller screen and lower resolution.
Content Creation
7.3
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
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
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 is good.
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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 300 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a balance with clear and bright displays necessary for everyday tasks and engineering work, but it lacks the high refresh rate desirable for smooth rendering in 3D applications and gaming. Conversely, the Razer Blade 17 provides a crisp, vibrant display that caters well to the precision needed in engineering and general use with its superior color coverage, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate not suited for fast-paced visuals. Both excel in color accuracy and resolution but aren't geared towards the high refresh rates avid gamers and 3D designers seek.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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 Razer Blade 17 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
$1,099
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,099 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Razer Blade 17 both have only fair portability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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."
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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