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Acer Predator Helios PH315 (15.6-Inch, 2018)

Acer Predator Helios PH315 (15.6-Inch, 2018)

211 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
performance (45)
screen (21)
keyboard (12)
price (12)
design (9)

Negative
battery (16)
image quality (5)
energy (5)
portability (5)
sound (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 211 reviews of Acer Predator Helios PH315 (15.6-Inch, 2018). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and keyboard are generally positive. The price and screen also get good views, but there are some less positive views about the durability and image quality. There are some mixed comments about the size and usability.

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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 PH315 (15.6-Inch, 2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2019)

Performing like a pricier machine without skimping on build quality or features, Acer's 2019 Predator Helios 300 delivers excellent value. It's our new top pick among entry-level gaming laptops.

Unbeatable gaming performance for the price. Solid build. 144Hz display. Good port selection. Seamlessly integrated component monitoring and boosting.

256GB of storage restrictive for gaming. Brief battery life.

Bottom Line: Performing like a pricier machine without skimping on build quality or features, Acer's 2019 Predator Helios 300 delivers excellent value. It's our new top pick among entry-level gaming laptops.

Aug, 2019

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Expert review by : Gabe Carey (pcmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2018, 15-Inch)

With its part-metal build and GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is a compelling midrange gaming laptop in a premium suit.

On-point performance for the price. Solid construction. Touchpad and keyboard are superior to other gaming laptops in its class.

Battery life is brief. Color scheme follows the crowd.

Bottom Line: With its part-metal build and GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is a compelling midrange gaming laptop in a premium suit.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (17-inch) review: Big screen gaming without the big price

Acer's Helios 300 packs in features including on overclockable GPU and a patented superthin cooling fan.

The Nvidia 1060 graphics card is overclockable, and cooling is assisted by a patented superthin fan. For a 17-inch VR-ready gaming laptop, the price is very reasonable.

You can find the same GPU in 15-inch systems that cost less. The screen is only standard 1,920x1,080 resolution and doesn't really pop. The part-plastic body is a yawn.

You can find similar components for less, but Acer packs a lot of unique features -- and a big screen -- into the midpriced Predator Helios 300.

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Gordon Mah Ung (pcworld.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300: We review the bestselling gaming laptop on Amazon

Acer's Predator Helios 300 is currently the bestselling gaming laptop on Amazon. With an 8th-gen Core i7, GeForce GTX 1060, and 144Hz screen, it's easy to see why. We delve into those and other details.

Overall it’s hard to complain much about the Acer Predator Helios 300. Sure, the battery could be larger, but then it would be heavier and bigger too. With its friendly upgrade paths, top-notch CPU and GPU, and hard-to-beat price of $1,100, there’s a...

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Expert review by : Brad Chacos (pcworld.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition review: Paint it white

The Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition clads this excellent gaming laptop in an attractive white-and-gold chassis, though you pay for the eye candy.

Absolutely gorgeous design ; Great gaming performance ; Fast 144Hz display ; Matching mouse, mousepad, and earbuds included ; Very easy to upgrade

Steep price premium vs. standard Helios 300 ; Awful white backlighting on white keys hampers usability ; Some details lack finesse, such as thick bezels ; Paltry 256GB storage capacity

It depends on how much value you put in aesthetics.

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition

Bright and colorful display; Comfortable keyboard; Solid performance and graphics; Remarkably cool ; Cheap plastic design; Muted audio; Below average battery life ; Acer's Predator Helios 300 Special Edition offers great performance, a good keyboard...

Cheap plastic design; Muted audio; Below average battery life ; Acer's Predator Helios 300 Special Edition offers great performance, a good keyboard and a bright display, but its design and audio could be better.

Acer's Predator Helios 300 Special Edition offers great performance, a good keyboard and a bright display, but its design and audio could be better.

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Andrei Girbea (ultrabookreview.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 review (2022 model - Intel Core i7, RTX 3070Ti)

For the 2022 generation, Acer have significantly revamped their popular Predator Helios 300 lineup. In all honesty, this was in dire need of updates in

updated design, solid build quality ; fast and quiet keyboard with per-key RGB ; good FHD or QHD screen options ; solid performance across the board ; competent thermal design, but noisy and somewhat choked with the laptop on the desk ; easy to open up...

still a panel-lit Predator logo on the lid and a rather sharp front lip ; runs very noisy in demanding loads ; poor audio ; no longer as competitively priced as in the past

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 review

While the Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop has strong game performance, productivity is a pain, thanks to loud fans and a frustrating keyboard.

. Much thinner and lighter, with better performance and more sensible configuration options, the only major thing you're giving up is a numpad — and a numpad on a bad keyboard isn't all that useful.

Oct, 2020