Even though it took a little longer than the standard of 9 minutes and 15 seconds, it was still faster than the competition. In less than 9 minutes and 20 seconds, it could also convert a 4k video to 1080p.

In our tests during the review, the Helios 300 was able to maintain typical performance and speed when cycling between more than 30 open browser tabs and more than eight background apps. On the Geekbench 5.3 comprehensive performance test, the Helios 300 scored 6,257, higher than the average popular gaming laptop (5,263). It compares favourably to most other gaming laptops in most of our benchmark tests, and its Intel Core i7 processor, combined with 16GB RAM, gives it ample power to perform hard work without breaking a sweat. In terms of overall performance, the Acer Predator Helios 300 does not disappoint. It’s worth noting that this laptop will become quite loud and hot under heavy load, but no more so than other gaming laptops with similar specs.Īcer Predator Helios 300 Review: Performance

The enormous air grilles for keeping the internal components cool, as well as the sheer size and bulk of this laptop, cannot be modified. The big, illuminated Predator logo on the laptop lid, as well as the rainbow backlighting on the keyboard, are all customisable. There’s no getting around the fact that this is a big, hefty gaming laptop - you can bring it into a cafe, but it’ll get noticed. The close closeness of the USB-C and -A ports on the right made it difficult to use a mouse while attaching any device that required a USB-C adapter - and you need to use a mouse because the touchpad isn’t fantastic. The power port is located on the rear of the machine, out of the way of other components. A headphone jack, two USB-A ports, and an Ethernet port are located on the left side, while a USB-C port, a USB-A port, an HDMI port, and a mini DisplayPort are located on the right side. There are also sufficient ports to complete the task, albeit their configuration didn’t appeal to me. It is, however, slightly heavier than the competition at 2.3Kgs. Given the size of its screen, the computer is admirably compact at 14.3 x 10.0 x 0.9 inches.

It sports a black metal chassis with two reflective strips and a blue-lined Predator emblem on the back. The Acer Predator Helios 300 is similar in appearance to several other Predator laptops. Acer Predator Helios 300 Review: Design and Build

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