The buttons also have a reasonable amount of travel, which helps it to feel more robust while typing. As such, hammering the buttons down feels more satisfying and consistent. The metal beneath the keyboard is stronger than that used on the wrist-rest, which means the base is firm. The font is easily legible, and there’s a dedicated button to launch Acer’s PredatorSense app. The Acer’s keyboard has a good layout: there’s a number pad, the cursor and Return keys are full-size, and many of the key buttons have blue highlights. Related: The Best FPS games Acer Predator Helios 300 keyboard and trackpad – Despite a firm base and reasonable travel, keys feel spongey The Acer is 23mm thick and weighs 2.4kg, making it chunkier next to rival machines. However, the Acer is missing faster, full-size USB 3.1 ports, and there’s no card reader or Thunderbolt either.įinally, we come to the Helios 300’s dimensions. There are HDMI and mini-DisplayPort outputs. You get three USB 3 ports, a single Type-C connection and a sole audio jack. The port selection is nothing to shout about.
The Acer isn’t weak, but investing in a protective sleeve would be wise. Build quality is only average: the metal of the wrist-rest moves too much, and the screen can easily be flexed back and forward. The Helios is unmistakably a gaming laptop, but it’s not the most out-there design. Blue accents surround the touchpad, highlight important buttons and light up the lid.Įlsewhere, the Acer has subtle angles and smart edges, with the only extravagant design to be found in the small air vents, where the metal is painted blue. The Predator Helios 300 looks good, with a body coated with dark, matte metal.
Acer Predator Helios 300 design – Unmistakably a gaming laptop, but is lacking on the port front The Asus ROG Zephyrus G made many of the same claims as the Acer, and it was £200 cheaper. That’s all well and good, but this £1199 / $1315 machine isn’t the only affordable gaming device I’ve seen recently.
ACER PREDATOR HELIOS 300 17 1080P
The Acer Predator Helios 300 (PH315-52-52ZM) is a mid-range gaming laptop that promises a smooth 1080p gaming experience inside an eye-catching exterior.
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