Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-78NP Gaming Laptop Review

Acer has recently updated its Helios 300 gaming laptop with 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor. The updated Predator gaming laptop is more powerful than ever and carries 16GB of RAM along with a 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics.

For those who are looking for a powerful gaming laptop and has a budget of around $1200, the updated Acer Predator Helios 300 is worth placing your bet on.

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-78NP At A Glance

Last year’s Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop features a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor. The updated model — PH315-51-78NP — now features the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7-8750H 6-core processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. The updated processor gives the laptop an edge over the previous model with visible performance enhancement.

Along with the latest processor, the new Acer Predator Helios 300 carries 16GB DDR4 (2666MHz) memory and 256GB of SSD storage. The huge amount of RAM, coupled with a highly efficient processor, makes sure to produce enough power for all your modern games. There is an extra empty slot for 2.5-inch HDD or SSD so you will be able to add more storage to your laptop if required.

To make sure your graphics-hungry games always have enough power, Acer has packed high-performance 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 DDR5 graphics. Rich, beautiful graphics are produced on a 15.6-inch Full HD widescreen LED-backlit IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate and 300nit brightness.

Gaming laptops run hot during long gaming sessions. To make sure the Predator Helios 300 doesn’t lose its cool, Acer has designed an all-metal AeroBlade 3D fans to offer advanced aerodynamics and superior airflow.

Other notable features of Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-78NP includes a beautiful backlit keyboard, immersive audio experience thanks to Acer TrueHarmony and Dolby Audio Premium technologies and those gorgeous black metal chassis with geometric lines, coupled with a red accent.

Acer claims that Acer Predator Helios 300 will provide around 7 hours of battery backup. For a gaming laptop, that’s a generous amount of backup, but it will also depend on the type of usage.

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-78NP Tech Specs

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-78NP Review: Summary

Overall, Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-78NP, is a sophisticated and powerful gaming laptop that hardcore gamers will love to own. The 8th generation Core i7 processor coupled with 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics produces a versatile gaming experience. Not only it looks gorgeous, but it also provides an excellent overall performance.

If you are looking for a gaming laptop with muscles and have a budget of around $1200, the updated Acer Predator Helios 300 is definitely worth your money. The older model is available for $1050. If your budget doesn’t allow you to go much higher than $1000, you can go for the older model which has the 7th generation processor instead of the 8th generation.

Thanks to its performance, the updated Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop is currently one of the bestselling gaming laptops on Amazon.