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Ever since Acer launched its affordable 15-inch GTX 1060 gaming solution, the Predator Helios 300, users around the world were immediately attracted by its excellent price/performance ratio. We also had the chance to play around with and our early verdict...
Fairly portable (thinner and lighter than the competition), Decent keyboard and touchpad, Good IPS panel with wide sRGB coverage and high maximum brightness, Good battery life for a 17-inch gaming laptop...
Unsatisfactory build quality, Poorly designed cooling system (high inner and outer temperatures during load)е, The screen uses PWM from 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that), Only one USB-A 3.0 connector...
If you are expecting the usual Predator experience from Acer, you will definitely be disappointed. But if you are a fan of the lineup and you still don't want to spend so much money on a 17-inch GTX 1060-equipped gaming machine, then the Predator Helios 3...
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OK, let's start with the review.The build quality of the Helios 300 left mixed impressions on me. The base unit is relatively firm and held together tightly. The keyboard surface is mostly firm, but will yield a bit under high pressure (nothing to worry a...
Very good value/price ratio, with GTX 1060 I7, SSD and 2x8GB RAM combination for $1000$1050, Panel with low response times than usual, Rather comfortable keyboard (but resistance should have been better), NVMe M.2 port, Easy access to the 2.5" bay and RAM...
IPS has low color coverage, low maximal brightness. Forget about photoediting, Ports: Only 2xUSB 3.0 ports (1xTypeC), no Thunderbolt 3, no mDP, Storage: SSD is SATA and no HDD included, Sound quality isn't good, Upper left keyboard surface temps > 50C und...
I'll keep it short. The Acer G3-571 / Helios 300 is a basic gaming laptop, but for $1050 (current price), the laptop is the most convincing gaming laptop for that price I've tested. It sports the usual hardware of I7-7700HQ, GTX 1060 6GB, 1080p IPS displa...
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The gaming laptops in Acer's Predator lineup have quite a bit going for them already, including excellent keyboards, solid build quality, and bright IPS screens. But starting at about $1,400 and ramping up above $2,500 for a top-end 17-incher with a GeFor...
Exceptional performance for the price, Solid-feeling shell, IPS screen, Easily accessible RAM, hard drive bays...
Screen doesn't get overly bright, Keyboard and speakers could be better...
At around $1,100 with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, a 7th Generation Core i7 CPU, and a 256GB SSD, Acer's new entry-level Predator is tough to beat. We just wish the IPS screen were a bit brighter. Read More...
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Lots of laptop companies claim that their systems are great deals, but Acer is actually putting its money where its mouth is -- and with a gaming laptop, no less. The Acer Predator Helios 300 ($1,099.99 to start) offers a powerful, VR-ready Nvidia GeForce...
Great price for a GTX 1060 GPU, Strong performance, Relatively long battery life, two-year warranty, Easy to upgrade...
Display is on the dim side...
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a great deal for a gaming machine with a GTX 1060 GPU...
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At first, you may think that Acer is offering the same hardware in different packages since there are three different Acer models with GTX 1060 but all of them are priced differently and have a different target audience. The Aspire V 15 and V 17 Nitro BE...
Sturdy build, Fairly portable compared to its competitors, The screen doesn't use PWM across all brightness levels, Well-priced...
IPS panel with narrow sRGB coverage and low maximum brightness, Lack of additional USB 3.0 connectors and no USB-C Gen 2 or Thunderbolt support...
To be honest, we were expecting a completely different panel with much better sRGB coverage and higher maximum brightness. Instead, we got a budget IPS panel comparable to the one found in the considerably cheaper Acer Aspire VX 15. At this point, you are...
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A slim gamer! Acer's Predator Helios 300 is a gaming notebook that weights under 3 kg (~106 oz). Can its cooling system keep up with the relatively compact build and supply the device with sufficient fresh air? Find out in our detailed review...
easily recognizable, light weight, slim design, GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB VRAM, fast Intel Core i7-7700HQ, good input devices, 512 GB SSD, matte display with good viewing angles, high system performance, low power consumption, great port distribution, f...
sound system is below expectations, high temperatures under load, cooling fans make high-frequency noise under load, cooling fans difficult to clean, only one free 2.5-inch slot available, could offer more ports...
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When choosing between a gaming desktop or a laptop, one of the notebook's biggest disadvantages has been the lack of upgradability.The Acer Predator Helios 300 bucks this trend, thanks to special doors that grant access to the RAM and hard drive. Its larg...
Easily upgradable, Strong performance, Vivid display...
Uncomfortable touchpad, Give in the lid...
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a powerful, relatively affordable machine with easily upgradable parts...
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On the surface, the Acer Predator Helios 300 isn't a head-turning gaming laptop. It's a 15-inch system with an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, which is a baseline platform for many portable gaming machines. But what piqued my...
Cheap GTX 1060 gaming laptop with no compromises to game performance. Still offers an SSD and 16GB of RAM despite its budget price. Decent cooler...
Terrible display. Low price has led to some design and I/O compromises...
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The gaming laptop market has certainly been competitive lately. With similar primary components to pick from, we're seeing manufacturers try to differentiate with extra bells, whistles, and spinning chrome wheels. That's why we're sometimes pleasantly sur...
Good build quality, Excellent performance, Impressive thermal dissipation, Display has outstanding contrast and grayscale accuracy...
Slow SSD speeds, especially sequential reads/writes, No HDD, Mediocre battery life, Poor audio quality, Color accuracy, Lacks necessary ports for Oculus Rift compatibility...
The Acer Predator Helios 300 isn't without its flaws, but the performance it offers at $1,100 makes the flaws almost negligible. It's hard to pass up a deal this enticing if you're working with a $1,200 budget. Review $1099.99...
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With the monstrous Predator 21 X and sleek Predator Triton 700, Acer staked a compelling claim on the high-end market, loading its notebooks with extravagant features and the most powerful portable gaming hardware available. The Acer Predator Helios 300...
Great 1080p gaming performance, Powerful hardware for the price, Comfortable design, Easy to upgrade storage and RAM...
Dim display, Only 256GB storage capacity, Lid is a fingerprint magnet...
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a comfortable, no-nonsense gaming laptop that delivers a refreshing amount of bang for your buck...
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Those who have been following the news on gaming laptops should probably know, or at least heard about Predator Helios 300. The powerful gaming laptop is featuring a stylish black and red design, and Acer has actually launched a special edition that comes...
Predator Helios 300 Special Edition‘s gaming performance doesn't disappoint. Playing Overwatch and CS:GO on it feel seamless and lag-free thanks to its 144Hz display and great specs. Aside from the performance, its design that comes mainly in white gets d...
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At its massive New York launch, Acer has revealed two new laptops under its Predator Helios branding. First up is a fresh lick of paint and some specs updates for the Helios 300, and there's also a whole new device in the premium Helios 500. We've been ha...
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 Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 Windows 10 Home Black, Red Laptops (NH.Q29AA.001)")
