If I’m investing in a laptop I want to use it for gaming, video editing, photo processing, web design, visual studio development and regular tasks like browsing the web, watching movies, checking email, all while outputting to a couple of monitors.
For the price tag, I’d definitely expect a higher quality display.Īll things considered the Acer Predator Helios 300 would sit a lot better with me if it wasn’t as big, given I take laptops with me daily, whereas this feels more like a laptop designed to take to a LAN party once a month. You can have all the detail setting on ultra inside a game, but few things count more than raw pixel count when you’re using the laptop as a productivity tool, like say video editing some of your captured gameplay. Most laptops I’ve dealt with over the past few years have been in the 12-14″ range, so a 15.6″ display is kind of massive, yet the resolution is one of the lowest at 1080p. The fan opening at the back is massive, so heat dissipation should be simple enough, but I guess that desktop-class dedicated graphics card has that downside. While I often used headphones with it, I should be able open a laptop out in the world without the surrounding people thinking I’m about to launch a drone from the table next to them.
Helios 300 review pro#
For the price, this package should definitely included Pro as the features left out of Home are likely things enthusiasts like gamers will need.Īnother pain point is that fan.
Helios 300 review windows 10#
The biggest issue I have with the Helios 300 is the decision to include Windows 10 Home edition, rather than Pro. The bold design won’t be to everyone’s liking, that’s fine, but those who do love it, will really love it. On the sides of the device, you’ll find all the necessary ports, including HDMI, USB-C, 2x USB-A, SD card reader, power and an interestingly designed ethernet port that folds down to accommodate the RJ-45 connector.Īcer understand the big bold, black and red isn’t for everyone, so there’s now a new special edition which comes in a striking white and gold combination.
Helios 300 review 1080p#
The lid houses a 15.6″ 1080p IPS display, a low pixel count by today’s standards, but the quality and refresh rate are again focused on delivering a great gaming experience, while avoiding the power draw of a 4K display. I suspect most users will have a pair of headphones on while gaming, so this likely isn’t a big issue for most. Get passed any more than a browser window or spreadsheet and the fan will start wiring like crazy. This laptop is loud, even in moderate use. While that may be the case, it certainly isn’t quiet. Acer calls this system AeroBlade 3D, an ultrathin (0.1mm) all-metal fan that’s designed for superior airflow to keep the system cool and clean. On the back of the device, you can’t miss the massive air vents, also accented in red, these are both a design attribute and also functionally important, dispersing the hot air generated by the internals.
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