Acer Predator Helios 300 (15.6-inch, 2022)

Smooth 240Hz screen ; Reasonably quiet cooling ; Accepts three storage drives ; Built-in overclocking features ; Good port selection

RTX 3060 base model is a better value than our tester ; Some sharp chassis corners

Acer's 15.6-inch Predator Helios 300 offers solid features for the money and remains an excellent large-screen, midrange gaming machine.

Strong performance and graphics ; Bright, colorful display ; Punchy keyboard

Short battery life ; Awful audio

The Acer Predator Helios 300 (2021) offers great performance and a decent display, but the short battery life and awful speakers hold it back.

Display is deeply vibrant and colorful ; Excellent and quiet cooling system ; Quality sound

3D screens overshadowed by VR ; Limited 3D game library ; Glasses-free 3D brings eye fatigue and headaches ; Expensive

When the 3D tech works, it does a decent job ; Impressive performance levels ; Cool, quiet operation ; Plenty of ports and good connectivity

The 3D tech doesn’t work often enough ; Comparable laptops are faster ; A large, heavy enclosure ; Underwhelming keyboard and trackpad

Acer’s 3D effect can be impressive but overall this laptop tries too hard to deliver innovation at the expense of other things.

Maths may not be my strong point, but I know where my $3,500 would be going to scratch my gaming itch.

Sleek and modern design with an all-metal chassis and customizable RGB keyboard. ; Excellent build quality and durability, ensuring reliability for gamers. ; Groundbreaking SpatialLabs technology, providing a unique and immersive 3D gaming experience....

Limited refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not be as responsive as some budget gaming laptops with higher refresh rates. ; High price tag, which may not be justifiable based on hardware alone. ; Limited battery life, particularly during gaming sessions,...

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When the 3D tech works, it does a decent job ; Impressive performance levels ; Cool, quiet operation ; Plenty of ports and good connectivity

The 3D tech doesn’t work often enough ; Comparable laptops are faster ; A large, heavy enclosure ; Underwhelming keyboard and trackpad

Acer’s 3D effect can be impressive but overall this laptop tries too hard to deliver innovation at the expense of other things.

- Stunning Display ; - Brilliant Gaming Power ; - Customization with PredatorSense ; - Reasonable Price ; - Great Build Quality

- Disgustingly Loud Fans With Turbo Mode ; - Squished Keyboard Due To NumPad ; - Flimsy Screen

There really is a lot to love about the Acer Predator Helios 300. It has an amazing display, great customizability and tons of power. However, the squished keyboard layout and horrendous fan volume with Turbo Mode enabled do soil what is otherwise a...