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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315 (15.6-inch, 2020)

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315 (15.6-inch, 2020)

22 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (8)
reliability (4)
keyboard (4)
screen (3)
price (3)

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battery (3)
size (3)
energy (2)
image quality (1)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315 (15.6-inch, 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and keyboard. The screen and design also get good feedback, but there are some negative views about the image quality and sound. There are mixed views on the portability and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315 (15.6-inch, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 hands-on review: More power, same price

The Predator Helios 300 is one of the most popular gaming laptops on Amazon, and this year's update brings even more performance to the package.

Up to Nvidia RTX 2070 graphics ; Great keyboard and touchpad ; Fast 240Hz display

Still a bit clunky ; Uses previous-generation GPU

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 700 (2021) Review

GeForce RTX 2080 Super enables top-end gaming performance ; Snazzy sliding keyboard and component window ; Advanced cooling layout allows for boosted performance modes ; Plenty of ports and storage

Barely portable (10 pounds plus dual power bricks) ; Performance gains not worth the cumbersome design ; Display refresh rate should be higher than 144Hz to match GPU power ; Nonexistent battery life

The Acer Predator Helios 700 boasts tremendous power and some unique innovations, but this massive gaming rig is ultimately more cumbersome (and more expensive) than it's worth.

Mar, 2021

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Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) Review

Excellent 1080p gaming performance ; Super smooth 240Hz screen as tested ; Room for three storage drives ; Cleaner design than its predecessor

Chassis can get toasty under load ; Metal chassis is strong but has some sharp corners ; So-so CPU performance ; Base model is a better value than our tester

The 2020 edition of Acer's Predator Helios 300 is more compelling than ever thanks to its subtler badging and nearly doubled battery life.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Mark Anthony Ramirez (laptopmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) review

Good performance at a solid price

Edgy, futuristic design ; Good overall and gaming performance ; Comfortable, customizable keyboard ; Stays cool while gaming

Subpar battery life ; Tinny audio

The Acer Predator Helios 300 delivers good gaming and overall performance for a solid price, but suffers from below-average battery life.

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : John Hvidlykke (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55-766X) | When Second Best Is Top Choice

The Acer Predator Helios 300 isn't a top model at a fantastical price. But the performance is high class and the screen is better than expected.

A lightning-fast machine at a price that doesn't hurt too much. QHD display.

Beautiful, it is not, and the price of the higher screen resolution is slower refresh rate.

The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a gaming laptop in a price range that isn’t cheap, but is still accessible to most people who want to spend a little extra on their hobby. And if you choose to spend the extra money on the Helios 300, you’ll get...

Sep, 2022

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Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (reviewed.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2021)

Acer makes some unfortunate compromises to keep the price of this powerful gaming laptop low.

Impressive gaming performance ; Smooth, high-refresh display ; Great connectivity

Dim and dull display ; Disappointing keyboard ; Not good for content creators

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Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (reviewed.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300

This affordable gaming laptop punches way above its price.

Excellent performance ; Attractive 144 Hz display ; Pleny of ports

Disappointing keyboard ; Short battery life ; Bloatware

While Asus’ G14 is a standout in design

Dec, 2020

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-53) review – the epitome of a gaming laptop

For the past couple of years, the Predator Helios 300 laptop series of Acer is one of its best sellers on the gaming stage. And quite honestly, it provided probably the best bang for the buck of al…

Thin and light chassis;Two M.2 NVMe slots/li>;90% sRGB coverage and accurate color reproduction with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B156HAN08.2);Comfortable input devices;A good performer with an “overclocking” option;Customizable RGB...

Lacks an SD card slot and Thunderbolt 3 support;Sharp edge, cutting through the user’s wrists

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Aiman Maulana (pokde.net)

Acer Predator Helios 300 Review – The 2020 Baseline Gaming Laptop

Need a gaming laptop that has power you can rely on but isn't overly pricey? Check out our in-depth review of the Acer Predator Helios 300.

+ i7-9750H + RTX 2060 is a good gaming laptop baseline for 2020 ; + Portable for a gaming laptop ; + 4-zone RGB keyboard with Numpad ; + Excellent display especially for gaming (144Hz, 3ms. etc.) ; + Solid build quality ; + Good software suite ; + Has...

- Single stick 8GB RAM in 2020 isn't viable for gaming laptops ; - 256GB SSD capacity will run out fast ; - Below average battery life ; - High CPU running temperature with thermal throttling ; - Fan can get rather noisy ; - No Thunderbolt 3

On paper, the Acer Predator Helios 300 sets a good baseline for a gaming laptop in 2020 and is better compared to the Triton 300. However, you may need to make some upgrades upon purchase for a better overall experience.

Feb, 2020