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Acer Predator Helios PH317 (17.3-Inch, 2017)

Acer Predator Helios PH317 (17.3-Inch, 2017)
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alaScore 87

135 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 135 reviews of Acer Predator Helios PH317 (17.3-Inch, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the durability and keyboard are generally positive. The price and screen also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the energy efficiency and size.

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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 PH317 (17.3-Inch, 2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Mike Jennings (trustedreviews.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300

 

The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a beefy 17.3in gaming laptop with a surprisingly low price - but are too many compromises made to make the budget?

Plays 1080p games smoothly ; Core i7 processor ; Good-looking design ; Surprisingly lengthy battery life

Keyboard has familiar chiclet foibles ; Trackpad is too soft ; Mediocre build quality

Despite its size and design, the Acer is relatively affordable. The Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti featured here is one of the more modest GPUs from the mobile Pascal roster, offering 768 stream processors, 4GB of memory and a 1,493MHz core clock. That’s...

Oct, 2017
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Expert review by : Michelle Rae Uy (techradar.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 review

 

A lot of power for a budget gaming laptop

Lots of power ; Affordable price ; 144Hz refresh rate ; Decent battery life

Gets too hot ; Loud fans ; Lackluster sound

Despite two glaring flaws, namely the cooling system and the speakers, this budget gaming laptop packs a punch. If you’re serious about gaming but have a limited budget, you’re going to want to pick this one up.

Aug, 2018
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (techadvisor.co.uk)

Acer Predator Helios 300 review

 

The Helios 300 is one of the more affordable gaming laptops: not perfect but as long as you plan to plug it in most of the time, it's a fine performer.

Nov, 2017
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

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 : John Nieves (unbox.ph)

ACER Helios 300 Review: Bang For The Buck Gaming Notebook

 

ACER Helios 300 Review: Bang For The Buck Gaming Notebook

Sep, 2017
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Expert review by : Kevin Parrish (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 review

 

This is an outrageously good gaming machine for $1,300. You'll find no compromise here.

Cool game-centric design ; Great battery life for a gaming laptop ; Solid CPU and GPU performance ; Three set GPU speeds

Nasty gap between screen and base ; Speakers mounted on the bottom

On a whole, this is a great gaming machine for $1,300. There’s plenty to love at this price point, including means to overclock the GTX 1060 for increased performance. It’s attractive and easy to carry, and the battery is insanely good for a laptop...

Oct, 2017
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Expert review by : Stefan Etienne (theverge.com)

Cheap gaming laptops now have high-end performance

 

Acer's Helios 300 competes with the best for $1,000 less

144Hz screen ; Strong gaming performance ; More affordable price point

Gaudy, plastic design ; No DisplayPort ; Not-so-great battery life

Just make sure to always bring the charging brick with you, because the Helios 300 isn’t a $2,000 road warrior. It’s an affordable gaming laptop — and a damn good one at that.

Aug, 2018
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Expert review by : Brad Chacos (pcworld.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 review: A well-rounded gaming laptop at a great price

 

The Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop blends superb gaming performance with a compelling price tag.

Great 1080p gaming performance ; Powerful hardware for the price ; Comfortable design ; Easy to upgrade storage and RAM

Dim display ; Only 256GB storage capacity ; Lid is a fingerprint magnet

The screen isn’t dark enough to dissuade, though, and it’s the only semi-issue of note in the Acer Predator Helios 300. This is a great notebook.

Mar, 2018
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (17-inch) review

 

Acer's Helios 300 laptop, part of the Predator gaming line, has a lot of things going for it. It's got a cool name, first off. It's reasonably priced, although not the least-expensive laptop you can get with these parts. There's a patented 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 : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 300 (17-inch)

 

Easily upgradable; Strong performance; Vivid display ; Uncomfortable touchpad; Give in the lid ; The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a powerful, relatively affordable machine with easily upgradable parts.

Uncomfortable touchpad; Give in the lid ; The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a powerful, relatively affordable machine with easily upgradable parts.

The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a powerful, relatively affordable machine with easily upgradable parts.

Sep, 2017
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