Why this channel is so under- rated Seriously bro you deserve more subs gr8 content.. nd best part is when you compare current laptop with other laptops
*_A very detailed video.👏🏽_* Try to provide timestamps in the comment section as ‘smartphone’ users can click on those timestamps to jump directly on those points of time respectively.🙂 Smartphone users (not sure about pc) cannot click on the timestamps provided in the description. *TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Build and design 01:29 - Dimensions 01:47 - Keyboard / Touchpad 02:47 - Port selection 02:59 - Display / Sound 04:24 - Other configurations 05:05 - Specs / Performance 06:12 - Cooling / Temperatures 07:18 - Storage & upgrades 08:02 - Battery life 08:14 - Comparison
✅ Check alternative laptops by price with Lustre: my.lustre.ai/0Xw5p ►► TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Build and design 01:29 - Dimensions 01:47 - Keyboard / Touchpad 02:47 - Port selection 02:59 - Display / Sound 04:24 - Other configurations 05:05 - Specs / Performance 06:12 - Cooling / Temperatures 07:18 - Storage & upgrades 08:02 - Battery life 08:14 - Comparison ►► Upgrade guide - It's published now! Check it out if you wanna upgrade your Helios 300: czcams.com/video/5qCWh4UyfQU/video.html ►► Australian units - If you're buying 2019 Helios 300 in Australia make sure to check with the seller whether the laptop comes with 60Hz or 144Hz display. I've got a report that Predator comes with 60Hz by default in Australia, but the sites mistakenly say that it's 144Hz.
Well I have seen so many reviews but this is One of the best reviews so far.... With comparisons of price & specifications. It really helped me understand the difference in each laptop clearly. 🤘🏽
@@TechFinds Btw, what is the life span of such a Gaming laptop , if one plays 2 hours daily (approx). i dont wanna invest again in Gaming again. or else i was thinking of buying PS4 pro .
thank you for the video , I received the laptop today and I really like it so far, the keyboard feels great and runs nice and cool. One problem I had was within the first few hours of usage , the trackpad froze and windows needed to restart itself. I contacted Acer and we refreshed some settings so I hope that it does not happen again. Other than that everything else seems great. I am waiting for my 1 TB adLink NVMe SSD to arrive before i start downlod games. I ended up going with the adLink than the Crucial. Your videos are big help to me , please keep it up.
Good to know that you're happy with your new laptop. If it comes to touchpad I han no any problems with it and the problem is not common since I hear about that for the first time now. Probably nothing to worry about.
I bought one and it arrived yesterday. I couldn't test it yet but I can say that the perception of it in person and just by watching videos is different. What? Yes, 1) It doesn't look as "gamery" or eye catching as it seems to be, 2) the keyboard is sooo good, while you dont expect a lot just by look 3) touchpad is kinda weird and 4) screen bezels are much more "shiny" due to the texture and plastic used
Hey, hope it will work well for you! Sometimes when I get the laptops for tests I have the same feeling like they are kinda different than on videos. Sometimes it's a good impression, sometimes not really.
@@lynchmyteam It does but only if you don't clean it regularly. Cpu always gets as high as 91°C and Gpu up to 86°C while playing and the keyboard area is warm to the touch but there's no throttling. But if you aren't using it heavily the temperatures will stay below 60°C and it will be almost cold to the touch.
@@K87jk that will be nothing confirmed unfortunately but I'll prepare a convinient list to check the prices, because I've got few laptops that may be discounted as in previous years.
Surprisingly insightful review! But how did you get those Lenovo Y540 results? I have totally different results even before undervolting. Also is there really no 144HZ option, I know it’s offered in USA and in Europe as well. Dont get me wrong, Helios 300 is nicely done laptop, if you are not into tweaks (although they are easy to learn), go for it, otherwise Lenovo Y540 can perform even better as showed in Jarrod’s tech video where it beat Helios in 9 of 13 games with same UV and OC. My unit won’t even exceed 67 degrees GPU intensive games. In Europe Y540 with 1660 ti, i7, 144 Hz and 1TB SSD! Costs 200€ less than Helios 300 with same specs but 256 SSD only. So it was no brainer pretty much.
Hey, thanks! Well, i've seen Jarrod's comparison too and i was curious, because previous generations of Legion had pretty bad reviews if it comes to temperatures. Since many people asked me to review/compare Legion Y540 i decided to get one for tests. The thing is that even 2 laptops of the same model will not perform the same and will not have the same thermal managment. This is because of many random conditions like the way the thermal paste was applied, room temperature, the game you play etc. My Legion Y540 ran hotter than Jarrod's unit and i tested it with only undervolt while the Predator was undervolted and overclocked, so that's why the FPS were lower in some games. In the review i mentioned that there is a 144Hz option and i actually had one. It's true that in some European countries it's cheaper than Helios 300 (mine was 300 Euro cheaper than Helios with the same specs), but in the USA the Predator is cheaper and it often goes on sale. Btw. what CPU intense games did you play? I tested it in Watch Dogs 2 on very high settings when the CPU usage was 50-60%. For example when i played Dirt Rally 2.0 the temperatures were much lower (65-75 degrees) since it's GPU bound game.
Tech Finds You’re right, it all comes down to silicon lottery and decent paste work in factory. Oh I see, how much did undervolting actually helped? I undervolted it on 150 both core and cache but I found it’s way more helpful to put short and long power limits down and most importantly put down turbo ratio limits, that cooled it down way down even more. Well I thought I read that there is no 144 hz option in this review, sorry for misunderstanding.. Btw. Is there Lenovo Y540 review coming soon? :) As for the games, I have mentioned GPU intensive in my previous post and overall I haven’t played that many games just yet, I have it for just 7 days now and I was more interested in tweaking and so on. But from those I played: Ghost Recon Wildlands and AC Odyssey, both pretty CPU depending. And Witcher 3 + Far Cry 5 GPU heavy. Have a nice day!
My Legion was close to 89 degrees on average right out of the box. After undervolting core and cache by -0.150V it was nicely on 84 degrees. Unfortunately the review is not going to appear very soon, because i have a lot of other videos to make before it.
I love this laptop so much , But I'm confused becoz of comments related to heating issues... My room temperature is avg.30°C So may I would be able to play games for an average 3hrs without overheating? Just waiting for ur reply I would be happy and appreciate a lot for ur reply Plz help me out and clear my confusion Plz spare only ur 1min for me Thank u brother 🙂😊
Bro, so I have seen this laptop with model PH315-52-70RE here in Australia with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD at a price of A$1939 or US$1320 which is RGB by the way. I checked the models u posted in this video and it’s really not there. Now I couldn’t decide wether to buy it or not. Appreciate ur help man. Cheers
Hey, there are various configurations of Helios 300. Just find the one you need. I've heard that there are 60Hz models sold as default in Australia, so check the info before you buy.
This is an amazing review! Very professional and definitely underrated. I have a question, I bought a Helios 300 with the RTX 2070 around 6 months ago. But I only started gaming with it this year cause I was using it for editing. However when I was playing certain games like GTA and warzone, my cpu temps reach a constant max of 92 degrees. My GPU is around 70 degrees. This can't be normal can it? If so, is that safe?
Hey, thanks! Do you mean the game which i play to test the temperatures etc? I play Watch Dogs 2, sometimes GTA V and other CPU heavy games that use fair ammount of GPU as well. But i also play 20 different games to test the performance, so check out my gaming benchmark video on this laptop if you haven't yet. ;)
I'm working on gaming benchmark video where i'll show 20 games tested on this laptop. If it comes to Acer Nitro 5 or 7 i would like to get one for tests, but i don't know if they will send me one so i can't tell you if i'll make a comparison or not. :)
Hi, what is the difference between the USB 3.1 type C and the Thunderbolt 3? And what is the use of a dongle 2:55 while the laptop already have Wi-Fi card in it.?!
Dingle for SD card, because this laptop has no SD card reader. Thunderbolt 3 has much faster data transmission and you can connect many things to it like e ternal GPU. In some cases you can charge your laptop via TB3
Im not sure if where power cable slot is on this laptop for me is a deal breaker or not, really it was a bad idea. Maybe they did that so they can sell their cooling pad with it too?
The cable doesn't affect the temperatures even if it blocks the left exhausts. This laptop has probably the best cooling out there. This cable placement is just annoying, but if you organize it well on your desk you should be good.
Haha I'm here all the time. Actually I have a time now when I upload videos faster than ever. Still slow, but I have a little bit more time to make them now.
You can put the laptop anywhere you want, it's very portable. It's up to you where you will find it more comfortable. I'm using the laptop on the desk most of the time.
Im really considering buying this laptop, but I have a question, the fan makes noise while for example, you are watching videos on youtube, watching netflix or working with your laptop? I want to take it to school too, thats why is very important to me know about the fan noise
If you leave it on automatic mode the fans may kick in for a while bit that's not so loud anyway. If you want it to stay quiet all the time you can manually set the fan speed to low RPM and it will be as quiet as you set.
@@TechFinds So, if i do this, the people next to me wouldn't listen the fans while I'm watching netflix or working on word or excel or navigating on internet?
I'm working on it. I linked Matthias Tech benchmark video till I finish mine. The results will be the same in some games, because we tested the laptop together. However I have few other games tested too.
Thank you for your review, would you find any advantage from gsync+thunderbolt 2060 144hz omen over this? Is the thermals issue fixable on omen with undervolt? I would really appreciate your response
Hey, the G-Sync and TB3 depends on you. It's good to have, and for sure it's an advantage over the Predator, but do you really need it? If it comes to thermals undervolting is necessary for this laptop, but in some cases it may not be enough. Sometimes they do Abad job applying the thermal paste in the factory which causes overheating. It applies to every brand, not only HP. Proper repasting with high-end thermal paste should do the trick.
So my questions are these, In my country this laptop is 2000$ Does this laptop have any major problems and is it good for a semi beginner? Also I have heard that his has heating problems, is that true?
Most of people complain about screen bleeding. I actually covered everything in the review based on the unit that i had. I've never heard complaints about high temperatures
@@TechFinds Owkk.. Thanx for replying.. 😀 I asked becoz in india the ambient temps are relatively high in summers so it may affect the laptop temps too here..
What are your views on Helios 300 vs y740 vs zephryus m in terms of thermals, build, performance and display. All have the same specs and price here in India - 9750h + 1660ti. Which on to go for? Helios 300 looks a bit gamery to me.
Zephyrus runns hot as it's thin, but it has the best overall quality. It's a high-end gaming laptop. If I had to choose i would go for Helios 300 because of the performance e and the best thermals. You can also control the fan speed with it.
@@TechFinds I personally love the aesthetics and design of zephryus, but as you said it run hot. There aren't any fair reviews of the machine so if I go with it how much performance would I be losing and also any idea how hot does it gets, is it too hot and noisy for one to get uncomfortable during gaming sessions? Is it worth it's pretty looks?
@@lalitsingh4826 I didn't test it so i can't predict how much performance you'll lose compared to Helios 30 for example. But considering that 2019 Predator can maintain 4.0GHz at low 80's and Zephyrus throttles causing clock speed to drop down to like 3.5 - 3.6GHz then i think that the difference may be noticeable. Zephyrus is a good option for creators on the go, not really for hardcore gaming.
I have helios with rtx 2060 Fps are very very good at bt v but temp average are high 83-90 And there is thermal thtottling using xtu program and power limit program and laptop become very very very hot But there is no fps during games or streaming It runs smoothly
Hey, the Battlefield V is very CPU dependant game, so it causes high temperatures, but your unit actually runns normally if it comes to thermals. It's normal for laptop to ocasionally hit 90 or over, but if it stays below most of the time it's good. What you can do is you can change the thermal paste for a good one like Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, apply more undervolt and play with max fan speed all the time.
Hi. How does this laptop compare with MSI GL65 9SDK-026? Which 9ne is better. The MSI has 120hz but 32gb ram. I want to use it for making gaming videos
Its i5 9300h +nvidia 1660 ti + 16 gb ram+ 1tb hdd+ 256 gb ssd model is priced only 89k in india if we convert that into dollar then it would be $999 dollar
I have bought this laptop with 17th inch configuration screen and RGB backlit keyboard the other specs are the same for 1800 € in Europe I think I made a good choice or I gave much money? What is your opinion? Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷!
@@TechFinds Yea that's true however I will keep it at least 3 years before I consider to change it l believe that it will be competitive before gets old
Hello Bro. I stayed between the asus rog gl531 with this laptop. Acer also has light bleeding. But asus has the GTX 1650. What do you think I should do?. And what do you think about screen of acer? In amazon most people wrote that the screen was poor and poor quality.
The only complain i had to the display in Predator was screen bleeding. Bedide that the quality was good, the colors were great and it was very smooth. GTX 1650 is much slower than 1660Ti. I think it's worth paying more to buy GTX 1660Ti laptop. With GTX 1650 you might need to drop the graphics settings down to medium in some heavy games.
i saw all the reviews of this laptop from various youtubers and i think everyone is reviewing the 1200$ one from amazon, which has uneven screen bleeding on the top. But the other configurations like the rgb keyboard model or the rtx models don't have that issue. Cause many of my friends have different configurations and dont have that issue. Can u confirm the same.
No matter the configuration, this is still the same chassis and the exact same screen. The thing is that screen bleeding is caused by bad production process (too tight frame pressing the edges of the screen) and it vary between laptops. You can find models with GTX 1660Ti with almost no bleeding, or you can get the one where it's noticeable. Generally it's pretty random and it depends in which factory in the world and by which worker the laptop was built.
I see that backlight bleeding is the main issue, is it manufacture mistake that affects all Predator models or some of them has this problem, i mean you should be lucky for not to face with this issue or you will see this backlight bleeding at some point?
It vary between laptops, it's random what you'll get. Acer always had problem with backlight bleeding so it's maybe because of the pannels manufacturer or bad parts match (too tight around the display). Actually every laptop screen has some backlight bleeding, but human is not able to notice that in most cases.
Tech Finds is this problem noticeable in hp omen laptops as well? Btw I couldn’t find hp omen with these specs i7-8750H Processor, NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 GB, 16 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, 1 TB HDD in EU countries but US,(all of them are out of stock) could you please drop a link if you know where to get this laptop?
@@keinanroostam9435 if it comes to configurations it may be different for each country. I put closest specs I could find for all countries Amazon support, but maybe you'll be able to find more suitable one for you in local stores or other sites in your country.
Just check the performance comparison video between GTX 1660Ti and RTX 2060 model that I linked in the description. I think it's not a big difference in case of Helios 300 so I would choose GTX 1660Ti model, but you have to decide for yourself.
@@ominoregfv sure GTX 1660Ti model gives you better bang for your buck, but considering the prices of other laptops with RTX 2060 i tkink that it's about the same. You can find cheaper ones, but are they as good as Helios in terms of cooling and performance? The choice is yours.
Helios 500 is a very big laptop. If you don't mind the size and you can find a good config of Helios 500 for lower price than Helios 300 then it may be an option. But Helios 300 is the best overall in this price point.
I'll make a comparison if I manage to get 2019 Omen somehow, but now basing on my tests of Predator and 2019 Omen reviews I think that Predator is better.
Bro have ever used asus scar 3 with 1660 ti and i9 9750h ... I want performance as well as looks and good sound quality ... But i am confused between scar 3 and helios 300 2019 .. asus spearkers are unbeatable .... Please suggest something what to do ????
@@Gurwindersingh-gc4jm That's a good question. I will be comparing these laptops in the future, but not very soon. It's safer to go for Predator, because you can be sure that it has good thermal management. Scar 3 is not bad too, but I had overheating unit unfortunately when I bought Scar 3 for the first time. It's up to you, but I prefere Helios 300.
@@alastairmacbeath5488 The older models. 2019 model has very good cooling now. Thermal grizzly is actually top 1 i guess, but i used CoolerMaster Master Gel Nano Diamond Maker. It's one of the best too.
Jarrod's Tech made a comparison of those laptops, so check it out. I think Predator is better but ofc Legion with RTX 2060 will have better performance.
@@TechFinds i see, thanks for the reply! sadly that rgb one is the cheapest one you can find here in my country indonesia. i guess it will pay off better to bought acer predator triton 300. even though it came with lower spec, it have all the necessity i need. a shame we dont have the blue only helios 300 here :"(
This one will work fine for video editing? I better update my machine as its 8 years old, but I do wish they had an SD card reader. Czesc. Australia prices from $2,400 AUD.
@@TechFinds Thank you for the reply, just wondering about this GPU, would the 1660Ti be ok or would the RTX 2060 be better? I went to a computer store to update my 4gb ram to 8gb...but no one had any idea what my laptop model was!
@@wallyandellen5099 8-year laptops are subjects to be sent to museum nowdays. :D GPU doesn't really matter in video editing. The CPU is the most important, so you'll be good with GTX 1660Ti + 6-core i7.
@@TechFinds Thank you as I thought the GPU was important. No need then to sell ones kidney and buy the Acer concept D7 with the RTX 5000. Thanks/Dieki (English keyboard)
@@wallyandellen5099 quadro 5000 is a different story. It's a GPU created specially for graphics work. But it's expensive, and you probably wanna buy it only when you're making movies for Marvel.
Please give me an answer .. i just ordered the same laptop with the same configuration and the same one that you have put the link of it .. the one who has 1660 ti 512 ssd and 16 gram .. but i want to ask you if this offer comes with 2x8 dual channel rams or just one?
Tech Finds I’m not thinking on upgrading but i just wanna make sure that it’s the gonna come with 2x8 .. cause i just ordered the exact same model that you put it in the discretion and the same features of that you tested it in the videos and from USA too
Well, GTX 1070 should perform slightly better, but without testing it's hard to say. I think that I would go for Helios 300 anyway, but that's according to my preferences.
If you need a laptop with long battery life you shouldn't be looking for gaming laptop as they all have poor battery. The powerful hardware consumes a lot of energy. The thing you can do is to set 60hz refresh rate, drop the screen brightness to 0%, and use Windows battery saving mode.
Tech Finds yah I know that consumable a lot of battery but want to play at free time 😅 That’s why I’m asking about saving mode. Few models of ASUS has power saving mode and I’m curious if it has too ;) Anyway ty for answer. That Helios looks quite decent
Well for sure i would like to get the new Nitro 5 for tests, but i didn't even ave the 2018 model yet. I don't know if i'll be able to get them both so i can't really tell you now. I have also like 11 other videos planned in advance already. But i thin there is such comparison on CZcams, isn't there?
The Core i5 version of helios 300 with 1660ti is on sale in my country... rest of the specs are same except for the CPU... will there be a big difference in gaming and video editing?
Hi, there will be not a big difference in gaming, maybe only in CPU dependant games. But in the video editing the performance loss will be HUGE compared to i7-9750H.
@@TechFinds thanks man and I went with the Core i5 option and will be getting the laptop pretty soon... Can you tell me how to put the new laptop's GPU and CPU to the test... To see if they're not throttling and performing at the right frequencies... So that I can check for any faulty parts before the return period ends... Thanks...
@@JoelJamespaul For the CPU you can download Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU). It makes a nice graphs showing all the data you need like CPU utilization, clock speed, temperature, throttling, TDP, and anything you add to graph. GPU is usually not a problem in laptops, but if you want to check the clock speed and temperatures you can download MSI Afterburner. For your test choose a demanding game which uses lot of CPU and GPU at the same time to see how are the temperatures under combined load. You can use Watchdogs 2 or GTA V, maybe Battlefield V which is more CPU heavy.
@@TechFinds I mean I'll eventually test them out with games but I've heard there are certain benchmarks designed to stress out the CPU as well as GPU to test them under load.. can't I use them to push them over the edge and use MSI after burner to see the results?
@@JoelJamespaul You can use the benchmarks, but the results will not be meaningful. During normal use of your laptop you will never utilize 100% of your CPU like the benchmarks do. The more usage the higher temperatures, but the most CPU heavy games use maximum 60% CPU. I always test the laptops in the most natural conditions - gaming.
dude, are you sure that ASUS TUF has a good cooling? I already know that ASUS TUF has given many problems related with overheating. I am looking for a good laptop but i am sure if i could buy ACER predator or ASUS tuf ryzen7? the last one was my fisrt chose, but for i mentioned befeore, i have many doubts right now. please, can anybody give me a peace of advice?
Hey, the previous generation of Asus TUF the "FX504" had problems with thermals. New generation "FX505 has good temperatures, especially the Ryzen7 model. But I would recommend you to go for 2019 Helios 300 anyway since it's much better overall.
The 2019 model is blue and previous generations were red. Check out my comparison between old and new model of Helios 300 so you will know the differences. 2019 model comes only with GTX 1660Ti, RTX 2060 and RTX 2070 Max-Q
Even though it exists i doubt that it's perceptible to the human eye. In this case display turns off and on in few miliseconds repeatedly, so there's no chance to even notice any flickering. I have never seen this on any laptop display that i've tested no matter the quality. But if you think that it may be an issue for you, go to some local store and see it on your own eyes before you buy.
At 2 min and 30 sec on the video it shows all the options for the Helios 300, so how can I find the one that has the Windows 10 Pro that has 32gb of ddr4 ram and a 17.3 full screen he display? Please help me!!!
Here you have some configurations, but in other countries you can find even different ones. www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/predator-models/laptops/predatorhelios300 You have to just search, but idk if you'll find exactly the specs you need. You can always upgrade RAM and storage.
The biggest cons in my opinion is single channel ram and backlight bleed is very much noticeable.... this laptop also comes UV out of the box that's why it's cool
Hey, but my unit had dual channel (2x8GB). It may bary between countries but in most cases it comes with dual channel from the factory. I compared it's thermal performance to other laptops that were undervolted too (even more), and in my opinion Helios 300 has very efficient cooling anyway. It's just pretty loud.
@@SD-vs4wx Acer alway had a problem with backlight bleeding, but in their laptops, but it's really different for each laptop. My 2019 Helios 300 was the only one Acer where it was slightly visible during narmal use. I guess if I bought another unit it wouldn't be so bad unless I I got another extreme case. Anyway, it was not a big deal for me, but some people may not accept even slight sign of screen bleeding.
Yep, now i'll be working on Scar 3 and 2019 Helios 300 upgrade guides, haha. Sorry i am pretty busy, the new laptops pop up as fast as mushrooms after rain lol.
It's normal that laptops are more expensive outside the USA. ;) The prices vary between countries so maybe you can find cheaper laptop of other brand with the same specs.
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Previously I had defective unit which was overheating. I got a proper one now and I'll be making other videos with new test results as well. That's why the temperatures are different. A lot of ppl confirmed that Scar 3 has good cooling so I decided to test it again.
Can you please do the Review of Lenovo Legion Y540 I7 9th RTX 2060 and Gaming performance.? And compare it with Helios 300 i7 9th GTX 1660Ti. Thank you.
I will do a review of Legion Y540, gaming benchmarks, and few comparisons, but I had Legion with GTX 1660Ti and I have tested it already. Before I'll make any video with it, it's gonna take some time, because I am pretty busy now. :)
Pre-key RGB means that you can customize every single key separately, set different color for eack single key. Helios 300 has zoned RGB keyboard with 4 zones which means that you can set the color for one of 4 group of keys individually.
Yes, V-Sync was off. You can always see some tearing without v-sync or g-sync, but it was not an issue here (at least for me). I had to focus to see it and it wasn't so often.
@@TechFinds Ye but CL19 on 2666MHz is so trash. There are HyperX Impact 2666MHz CL15 2x8GB (HX426S15IB2K2/16) for like ~88$ in my country. Are they, at least, dual channel or just single kit 16GB (the one instaled in the laptop)?
That's a wide price range. For about $2000 you can find some nice RTX 2070 laptop, so check out Asus Scar 2, Scar 3, MSI GE75 Raider, GE65 Raider or Gigabyte Aero 15 2019. You can even go for RTX 2080 with GE75 Raider, but i don't recommend choosing it with i9 but with i7 instead. Also newest 2019 HP Omen 15 comes with RTX 2080, but idk how about thermals here.
You got a defective unit, it happens no matter what brand gaming laptop. It's most likely because of bad thermal paste aplication, so repasting with high-end thermal paste would do the trick.
First of all do something about that powercable , it shouldn't c block airvant. Second check your ambient room temperature. Mine is around 21c and it works awesome.
@@shuvamsky the cable is not an issue even if it blocks the air vent. The laptop would not heat up to 95 degrees because of that for sure. Actually there are many things that may cause overheating, room temperature maybe one of them too.
This is what i was able to get. You can see the review of RTX 2060 model here: czcams.com/video/iUr31yrfVuc/video.html It's the same laptop, just different GPU, so another review of the same laptop on my channel would be kinda pointless.
@@TechFinds do the 17inch model , talk about the portability, the screen flex , the keyboard management , speakers and all that stuff, not the 15.6 inch stuff
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00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Build and design
01:29 - Dimensions
01:47 - Keyboard / Touchpad
02:47 - Port selection
02:59 - Display / Sound
04:24 - Other configurations
05:05 - Specs / Performance
06:12 - Cooling / Temperatures
07:18 - Storage & upgrades
08:02 - Battery life
08:14 - Comparison
Why this channel is so under- rated
Seriously bro you deserve more subs gr8 content.. nd best part is when you compare current laptop with other laptops
Thanks! I can't complain, because ther are not much subscribers, but many people watch my videos for a such small channel.
Just ordered mine on amazon, can’t wait to get my hands on it 😝
Good, let it serve you well!
And thanks for commenting.
How has it been working for you?
Arthur Onischenko That laptop is a beast definitely worth every penny I paid for it
How long it took to reach u
The comparison at the end was damnn helpful
As intended. :)
Thanks for commenting!
The review man... It's very organized, soothing and insightful. Keep up the great work!
Hey thanks!
Btw. i knew i've seen the character from your avatar somewhere. Just realized that i watched Guilty Crown, haha.
@@TechFinds Loool. Nice, you watched it too. Good taste in animes, bro ✌️
Great review again, showing all the model codes is awesome, so helpful. 👍
Thanks for commenting!
*_A very detailed video.👏🏽_*
Try to provide timestamps in the comment section as ‘smartphone’ users can click on those timestamps to jump directly on those points of time respectively.🙂
Smartphone users (not sure about pc) cannot click on the timestamps provided in the description.
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05:05 - Specs / Performance
06:12 - Cooling / Temperatures
07:18 - Storage & upgrades
08:02 - Battery life
08:14 - Comparison
Thanks for useful tip. I forgot that it's not possible to use timestamps on the smartphone.
@@TechFinds dude is it sarcasm? Coz i clicked and it worked
@@IronShogun No, why? I checked it myself and I am not able to use timestamps in the description on my smartphone.
I love the way you do your reviews 👌👌
Very precise!
Thanks, it's really motivating to read such good opinions.
Good video, comparison in the end was nice
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08:02 - Battery life
08:14 - Comparison
►► Upgrade guide - It's published now! Check it out if you wanna upgrade your Helios 300: czcams.com/video/5qCWh4UyfQU/video.html
►► Australian units - If you're buying 2019 Helios 300 in Australia make sure to check with the seller whether the laptop comes with 60Hz or 144Hz display. I've got a report that Predator comes with 60Hz by default in Australia, but the sites mistakenly say that it's 144Hz.
Well I have seen so many reviews but this is One of the best reviews so far.... With comparisons of price & specifications. It really helped me understand the difference in each laptop clearly. 🤘🏽
As intended mate. :)
Thanks for commenting.
@@TechFinds Btw, what is the life span of such a Gaming laptop , if one plays 2 hours daily (approx). i dont wanna invest again in Gaming again. or else i was thinking of buying PS4 pro .
@@robyn5635 you can't predict that mate. I have a gaming laptop for 2 years now and it's working fine.
thank you for the video , I received the laptop today and I really like it so far, the keyboard feels great and runs nice and cool. One problem I had was within the first few hours of usage , the trackpad froze and windows needed to restart itself. I contacted Acer and we refreshed some settings so I hope that it does not happen again. Other than that everything else seems great. I am waiting for my 1 TB adLink NVMe SSD to arrive before i start downlod games. I ended up going with the adLink than the Crucial. Your videos are big help to me , please keep it up.
Good to know that you're happy with your new laptop.
If it comes to touchpad I han no any problems with it and the problem is not common since I hear about that for the first time now. Probably nothing to worry about.
I bought one and it arrived yesterday. I couldn't test it yet but I can say that the perception of it in person and just by watching videos is different. What? Yes, 1) It doesn't look as "gamery" or eye catching as it seems to be, 2) the keyboard is sooo good, while you dont expect a lot just by look 3) touchpad is kinda weird and 4) screen bezels are much more "shiny" due to the texture and plastic used
Hey, hope it will work well for you!
Sometimes when I get the laptops for tests I have the same feeling like they are kinda different than on videos. Sometimes it's a good impression, sometimes not really.
Hey, do you recommend it? I heard it has heat issues?
@@lynchmyteam It does but only if you don't clean it regularly. Cpu always gets as high as 91°C and Gpu up to 86°C while playing and the keyboard area is warm to the touch but there's no throttling. But if you aren't using it heavily the temperatures will stay below 60°C and it will be almost cold to the touch.
@@bomj-valera Okay, do you recommend it tho? I am going to buy the I7 with GTX 1660ti version
@@lynchmyteam Depends on what you want it for. And are you sure you are buying the 2019 one?
That's what i need 😁 ! 5:19
Great vid bruh,I hope it goes on sale next week so I can finally buy it.
Also you deserve more subs.
Thanks mate! Yeah, i'm gonna make a video about best laptops of last 2 years to check in Black Friday. ;)
@@TechFinds cool I'll sub hit us up with some good discounts lol
@@K87jk that will be nothing confirmed unfortunately but I'll prepare a convinient list to check the prices, because I've got few laptops that may be discounted as in previous years.
Surprisingly insightful review! But how did you get those Lenovo Y540 results? I have totally different results even before undervolting. Also is there really no 144HZ option, I know it’s offered in USA and in Europe as well. Dont get me wrong, Helios 300 is nicely done laptop, if you are not into tweaks (although they are easy to learn), go for it, otherwise Lenovo Y540 can perform even better as showed in Jarrod’s tech video where it beat Helios in 9 of 13 games with same UV and OC. My unit won’t even exceed 67 degrees GPU intensive games. In Europe Y540 with 1660 ti, i7, 144 Hz and 1TB SSD! Costs 200€ less than Helios 300 with same specs but 256 SSD only. So it was no brainer pretty much.
Hey, thanks!
Well, i've seen Jarrod's comparison too and i was curious, because previous generations of Legion had pretty bad reviews if it comes to temperatures. Since many people asked me to review/compare Legion Y540 i decided to get one for tests. The thing is that even 2 laptops of the same model will not perform the same and will not have the same thermal managment. This is because of many random conditions like the way the thermal paste was applied, room temperature, the game you play etc. My Legion Y540 ran hotter than Jarrod's unit and i tested it with only undervolt while the Predator was undervolted and overclocked, so that's why the FPS were lower in some games. In the review i mentioned that there is a 144Hz option and i actually had one. It's true that in some European countries it's cheaper than Helios 300 (mine was 300 Euro cheaper than Helios with the same specs), but in the USA the Predator is cheaper and it often goes on sale.
Btw. what CPU intense games did you play? I tested it in Watch Dogs 2 on very high settings when the CPU usage was 50-60%. For example when i played Dirt Rally 2.0 the temperatures were much lower (65-75 degrees) since it's GPU bound game.
Tech Finds You’re right, it all comes down to silicon lottery and decent paste work in factory. Oh I see, how much did undervolting actually helped? I undervolted it on 150 both core and cache but I found it’s way more helpful to put short and long power limits down and most importantly put down turbo ratio limits, that cooled it down way down even more.
Well I thought I read that there is no 144 hz option in this review, sorry for misunderstanding..
Btw. Is there Lenovo Y540 review coming soon? :)
As for the games, I have mentioned GPU intensive in my previous post and overall I haven’t played that many games just yet, I have it for just 7 days now and I was more interested in tweaking and so on. But from those I played: Ghost Recon Wildlands and AC Odyssey, both pretty CPU depending. And Witcher 3 + Far Cry 5 GPU heavy.
Have a nice day!
My Legion was close to 89 degrees on average right out of the box. After undervolting core and cache by -0.150V it was nicely on 84 degrees. Unfortunately the review is not going to appear very soon, because i have a lot of other videos to make before it.
Tech Finds Respectable temps imo, that’s a shame but thanks for the info anyway, farewell.
@@zikky6, what is short and long power limit and what is turbo something you mentioned? Do you have any guides for that?
I love this laptop so much ,
But I'm confused becoz of comments related to heating issues...
My room temperature is avg.30°C
So may I would be able to play games for an average 3hrs without overheating?
Just waiting for ur reply
I would be happy and appreciate a lot for ur reply
Plz help me out and clear my confusion
Plz spare only ur 1min for me
Thank u brother 🙂😊
This lapto doesn't have heating issues unless you get a defective unit which is not common to happen in this case.
yes, it can only happen if you have a flawed unit. but you can give it back to them if it was one.
How to check the unit which we got is a good one?
Bro, so I have seen this laptop with model PH315-52-70RE here in Australia with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD at a price of A$1939 or US$1320 which is RGB by the way. I checked the models u posted in this video and it’s really not there. Now I couldn’t decide wether to buy it or not. Appreciate ur help man. Cheers
Hey, there are various configurations of Helios 300. Just find the one you need. I've heard that there are 60Hz models sold as default in Australia, so check the info before you buy.
Great video
Covered all aspects
Well done indeed 👍🏻👌🏻
Thanks for your kind words mate!
This is an amazing review! Very professional and definitely underrated. I have a question, I bought a Helios 300 with the RTX 2070 around 6 months ago. But I only started gaming with it this year cause I was using it for editing. However when I was playing certain games like GTA and warzone, my cpu temps reach a constant max of 92 degrees. My GPU is around 70 degrees. This can't be normal can it? If so, is that safe?
If 92 was max and the temperature stays most of the time below 90 it's ok.
Great review, very organized.
Which game is the rally game you're playing during review?
Best regards
Hey, thanks!
Do you mean the game which i play to test the temperatures etc? I play Watch Dogs 2, sometimes GTA V and other CPU heavy games that use fair ammount of GPU as well. But i also play 20 different games to test the performance, so check out my gaming benchmark video on this laptop if you haven't yet. ;)
@@TechFinds Thank you for your answer. I meant in this particular vídeo, which rally game is that?
@@pedropestana2838 ohh, this is Dirt Rally 2.0
Great video.... Liked it.....
Can you... Put more clips of gaming in the Predator... Pls do a comparison with... Nitro..
I'm working on gaming benchmark video where i'll show 20 games tested on this laptop. If it comes to Acer Nitro 5 or 7 i would like to get one for tests, but i don't know if they will send me one so i can't tell you if i'll make a comparison or not. :)
@@TechFinds okk....then pls show the gaming experience on.. Predator
best way to show the price to performance value of a laptop.....good job...❤
Thanks for commenting!
@@TechFindsmy plessure...😊 looking forward to buy helios 300 after ur review.....but first i have to w8 for a good sale...little short on money...😅
@@sandeep7646 Few days ago it was on sale again for $999. You need to stay tuned, especially in the black Friday.
@@TechFinds actually i live in India...😁 Indian Here...😊🇮🇳
and it costs around Rs.10900 (1500 usd) here....😓 .....for the i7 1660 ti model....
Nice video man .... have gl63 it's pretty good . Micro centre has a good deal for 1200 usd
Ohh yep, I'm thinking about getting this MSI for tests. It's a good deal.
Great laptop handles Pubg 100+ fps mid settings.Loud like hoover when game on .144 hz 3 ms screen.gets hot like every laptop.
Compared to desktops the laptops run hot, but 2019 Helios 300 is pretty cool for a laptop.
Amazing review... Pretty informative video👍
But bro please... It looks like your are doing a freaking asmr video when talking.
Haha, thanks mate! Few people told me that my videos are asmr lol.
Hi, what is the difference between the USB 3.1 type C and the Thunderbolt 3? And what is the use of a dongle 2:55 while the laptop already have Wi-Fi card in it.?!
Dingle for SD card, because this laptop has no SD card reader.
Thunderbolt 3 has much faster data transmission and you can connect many things to it like e ternal GPU. In some cases you can charge your laptop via TB3
@@TechFinds Oh OK, that some new information's I didn't knew before. Thanks
Im not sure if where power cable slot is on this laptop for me is a deal breaker or not, really it was a bad idea. Maybe they did that so they can sell their cooling pad with it too?
The cable doesn't affect the temperatures even if it blocks the left exhausts. This laptop has probably the best cooling out there. This cable placement is just annoying, but if you organize it well on your desk you should be good.
bro wooooooooow superb bro
where did u go for long days ??????????
Haha I'm here all the time. Actually I have a time now when I upload videos faster than ever. Still slow, but I have a little bit more time to make them now.
@@TechFinds ok bro what is ur job ????
@@ahnaaffahamad5287 Let's say that i'm a jet pilot, because i don't really like to talk about myself. :)
@@TechFinds okk bro sorry
I was wondering; does this laptop actually requires a lap? I am missing my legs and I would hate to pick it up from the ground constantly.
You can put the laptop anywhere you want, it's very portable. It's up to you where you will find it more comfortable. I'm using the laptop on the desk most of the time.
Dude thats sad, are you doing good?
@@lynchmyteam Not really. I also dont have any arms, so basically I roll up and down to the fridge to get a beer.
@@TheBloodshower Wait I feel like this is a joke
@@lynchmyteam A real knee-slapper, isnt it.
Hi, I really like your review videos. You covered almost every aspects! Can you do a review for Acer Predator Triton 300 please?
Thanks! Unfortunately Acer doesn't have this model for review.
Tech Finds Oh thats too bad.. Perhaps the model is not available in your country?
@@hazimtajuddin Yep i don't see it on the list of available review samples that Acer sent to me. United Kingdom
Im really considering buying this laptop, but I have a question, the fan makes noise while for example, you are watching videos on youtube, watching netflix or working with your laptop? I want to take it to school too, thats why is very important to me know about the fan noise
If you leave it on automatic mode the fans may kick in for a while bit that's not so loud anyway. If you want it to stay quiet all the time you can manually set the fan speed to low RPM and it will be as quiet as you set.
@@TechFinds So, if i do this, the people next to me wouldn't listen the fans while I'm watching netflix or working on word or excel or navigating on internet?
@@DannieL10wp for sure not. I could barely hear the fans when I was at home in a quiet room.
@@TechFinds Okay, thanks
hey dude i guess that you forgot the gaming test video if u could upload it i'll appreciate... nice videos 👍
I'm working on it. I linked Matthias Tech benchmark video till I finish mine. The results will be the same in some games, because we tested the laptop together. However I have few other games tested too.
@@TechFinds thx dude you are the best... more youtubers like you please
4:33
The $1499 model, you put that its 15 inches when its actually 17 inches on google
Acer Predator Helios 300 ph315-52-72rg
Do you mean this one? Check official site.
www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/predator-model/NH.Q53AA.001
Thank you for your review, would you find any advantage from gsync+thunderbolt 2060 144hz omen over this? Is the thermals issue fixable on omen with undervolt?
I would really appreciate your response
Hey, the G-Sync and TB3 depends on you. It's good to have, and for sure it's an advantage over the Predator, but do you really need it?
If it comes to thermals undervolting is necessary for this laptop, but in some cases it may not be enough. Sometimes they do Abad job applying the thermal paste in the factory which causes overheating. It applies to every brand, not only HP. Proper repasting with high-end thermal paste should do the trick.
@@TechFinds thank you very much!
So my questions are these, In my country this laptop is 2000$
Does this laptop have any major problems and is it good for a semi beginner? Also I have heard that his has heating problems, is that true?
Most of people complain about screen bleeding. I actually covered everything in the review based on the unit that i had. I've never heard complaints about high temperatures
Awesome review dude
Thanks!
Hey.. I would like to ask at what ambient temperature do u run the laptop while gaming??
Since it was summerthe room temperature was maybe about 24 degrees, but I can't tell you exactly, because I didn't check that.
@@TechFinds Owkk.. Thanx for replying.. 😀
I asked becoz in india the ambient temps are relatively high in summers so it may affect the laptop temps too here..
@@kumarjyotideka5865 yes it will affect the temperatures of the CPU and GPU, but this laptop should handle it anyway.
So this is the one that’s on offer except it’s 8GB ram
What are your views on Helios 300 vs y740 vs zephryus m in terms of thermals, build, performance and display.
All have the same specs and price here in India - 9750h + 1660ti.
Which on to go for? Helios 300 looks a bit gamery to me.
Zephyrus runns hot as it's thin, but it has the best overall quality. It's a high-end gaming laptop. If I had to choose i would go for Helios 300 because of the performance e and the best thermals. You can also control the fan speed with it.
@@TechFinds I personally love the aesthetics and design of zephryus, but as you said it run hot. There aren't any fair reviews of the machine so if I go with it how much performance would I be losing and also any idea how hot does it gets, is it too hot and noisy for one to get uncomfortable during gaming sessions?
Is it worth it's pretty looks?
@@lalitsingh4826 I didn't test it so i can't predict how much performance you'll lose compared to Helios 30 for example. But considering that 2019 Predator can maintain 4.0GHz at low 80's and Zephyrus throttles causing clock speed to drop down to like 3.5 - 3.6GHz then i think that the difference may be noticeable. Zephyrus is a good option for creators on the go, not really for hardcore gaming.
Always the best reviewer 😉😉😉
Hey, thanks for commenting! :)
I have helios with rtx 2060
Fps are very very good at bt v but temp average are high 83-90
And there is thermal thtottling using xtu program and power limit program and laptop become very very very hot
But there is no fps during games or streaming
It runs smoothly
Hey, the Battlefield V is very CPU dependant game, so it causes high temperatures, but your unit actually runns normally if it comes to thermals. It's normal for laptop to ocasionally hit 90 or over, but if it stays below most of the time it's good. What you can do is you can change the thermal paste for a good one like Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, apply more undervolt and play with max fan speed all the time.
Hi. How does this laptop compare with MSI GL65 9SDK-026? Which 9ne is better. The MSI has 120hz but 32gb ram. I want to use it for making gaming videos
Bro i wanted to ask should i choose the i5 or i7 model ?would there be any major difference?
If you want more fps you should go for i7. It's like 15% better than i5 in games
Its i5 9300h +nvidia 1660 ti + 16 gb ram+ 1tb hdd+ 256 gb ssd model is priced only 89k in india if we convert that into dollar then it would be $999 dollar
i5 model will give you about 10-15% less performance but except for the CPU everything is the same good
@@TechFinds but its alot cheaper
I have bought this laptop with 17th inch configuration screen and RGB backlit keyboard the other specs are the same for 1800 € in Europe I think I made a good choice or I gave much money? What is your opinion? Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷!
I think that it was too expensice, but laptops are always much more expensive in Europe. Nonetheless €1500 should be max for this configuration.
@@TechFinds Yea that's true however I will keep it at least 3 years before I consider to change it l believe that it will be competitive before gets old
@@andyg9429 I think that this configuration should be good enough for next few years
Lenovo y540 rtx 2060 or helios 300 1660 ti? Wich one do you recommend me? Or another under 1400usd
Hey bro. Is the battery life with very light use actually 5-6 hours ?
Do you mean screen brightness? No, it was on half brightness
Why did you clickbait?
Because this laptop is so popular that it's a clickbait itself. ;)
Hello Bro. I stayed between the asus rog gl531 with this laptop. Acer also has light bleeding. But asus has the GTX 1650. What do you think I should do?. And what do you think about screen of acer? In amazon most people wrote that the screen was poor and poor quality.
The only complain i had to the display in Predator was screen bleeding. Bedide that the quality was good, the colors were great and it was very smooth.
GTX 1650 is much slower than 1660Ti. I think it's worth paying more to buy GTX 1660Ti laptop. With GTX 1650 you might need to drop the graphics settings down to medium in some heavy games.
@@TechFinds Thank you for your reply. I'm taking an Acer predator. I hope I don't regret it. ☺️
i saw all the reviews of this laptop from various youtubers and i think everyone is reviewing the 1200$ one from amazon, which has uneven screen bleeding on the top. But the other configurations like the rgb keyboard model or the rtx models don't have that issue. Cause many of my friends have different configurations and dont have that issue. Can u confirm the same.
No matter the configuration, this is still the same chassis and the exact same screen. The thing is that screen bleeding is caused by bad production process (too tight frame pressing the edges of the screen) and it vary between laptops. You can find models with GTX 1660Ti with almost no bleeding, or you can get the one where it's noticeable. Generally it's pretty random and it depends in which factory in the world and by which worker the laptop was built.
@@TechFinds thank you for replying.
Hello!
What would you choose? This laptop or the MSI GL73 9SD with exact same specs?
I would choose Predator.
Even if more cheaper ? 500$ cheaper?
@@markinyo93 if the difference in price is so big then I would choose the cheaper one.
I see that backlight bleeding is the main issue, is it manufacture mistake that affects all Predator models or some of them has this problem, i mean you should be lucky for not to face with this issue or you will see this backlight bleeding at some point?
It vary between laptops, it's random what you'll get. Acer always had problem with backlight bleeding so it's maybe because of the pannels manufacturer or bad parts match (too tight around the display). Actually every laptop screen has some backlight bleeding, but human is not able to notice that in most cases.
Tech Finds is this problem noticeable in hp omen laptops as well? Btw I couldn’t find hp omen with these specs i7-8750H Processor, NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 GB, 16 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, 1 TB HDD in EU countries but US,(all of them are out of stock) could you please drop a link if you know where to get this laptop?
@@keinanroostam9435 if it comes to configurations it may be different for each country. I put closest specs I could find for all countries Amazon support, but maybe you'll be able to find more suitable one for you in local stores or other sites in your country.
Is it worth spending $250 roughly upgrading from the 1660ti to 2060? $1330 up to $1580
Just check the performance comparison video between GTX 1660Ti and RTX 2060 model that I linked in the description. I think it's not a big difference in case of Helios 300 so I would choose GTX 1660Ti model, but you have to decide for yourself.
Tech Finds thanks! Will check it out rn haha
no.
compare Helios 300 2019 (1660 ti) vs Helios 300 2019 (2060)
That's what Mathias Tech will do, but he needs time to finish the video. I'll link it as soon as it's relased.
Go for the gtx, believe me the rtx version of this unit is a scam.
@@ominoregfv RTX 2060 model is still good, but somehow the GTX 1660Ti version performs very close to that.
@@TechFinds good? It still is... overpriced? It certainly is lols
@@ominoregfv sure GTX 1660Ti model gives you better bang for your buck, but considering the prices of other laptops with RTX 2060 i tkink that it's about the same. You can find cheaper ones, but are they as good as Helios in terms of cooling and performance? The choice is yours.
I only want to play games on it.. so should I settle for Helios 300 or Helios 500 predator??
Helios 500 is a very big laptop. If you don't mind the size and you can find a good config of Helios 500 for lower price than Helios 300 then it may be an option. But Helios 300 is the best overall in this price point.
Which is better
1. Acer Predator 2019
2. HP OMEN 2019
I'll make a comparison if I manage to get 2019 Omen somehow, but now basing on my tests of Predator and 2019 Omen reviews I think that Predator is better.
Bro have ever used asus scar 3 with 1660 ti and i9 9750h ... I want performance as well as looks and good sound quality ... But i am confused between scar 3 and helios 300 2019 .. asus spearkers are unbeatable .... Please suggest something what to do ????
How the scar 3 stand against helios 300 2019 ... Please compare ..
@@Gurwindersingh-gc4jm That's a good question. I will be comparing these laptops in the future, but not very soon. It's safer to go for Predator, because you can be sure that it has good thermal management. Scar 3 is not bad too, but I had overheating unit unfortunately when I bought Scar 3 for the first time. It's up to you, but I prefere Helios 300.
Hi, how is the cooling on this rig. I have a 2017 Predator Helios 300 and have had issues with the computer getting really hot.
Repaste it. You have to do it well in order to drop the temperatures significantly and use the best thermal paste out there: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.
@@TechFinds The 2019 model or my 2017 laptop. I used Artic Silver on my current laptop s Grizzy Kryonaut is better?
@@alastairmacbeath5488 The older models. 2019 model has very good cooling now. Thermal grizzly is actually top 1 i guess, but i used CoolerMaster Master Gel Nano Diamond Maker. It's one of the best too.
@@TechFinds Thank you
Plz sir tell me which laptop to choose...MSI GL63SD or predator helios 300 ?? I want it for coding and machine learning...thanks a lot
I think that both laptops can handle the job you wanna do, but go for Predator as it is better overall.
@@TechFinds thnx a lot
I Also have the same Laptop and the AudioTechnica Headphones what a Coincidence 😂
Watching reviews, artists, musicians on CZcams i often see people have Audio Technica M50x.
Hey bro help! Y540 rtx 2060 or Helios 300 gtx 1660ti? Wich you recommend me?
Thanks
Jarrod's Tech made a comparison of those laptops, so check it out. I think Predator is better but ofc Legion with RTX 2060 will have better performance.
i have a serious question, for the 1499$ one with the full rgb. does it finally remove the plastic fan and use dual 4th gen aeroblade?
No, the only difference is RGB. I think that the GTX 1660Ti model with blue light pays off better. However the cooling system is good anyway.
@@TechFinds i see, thanks for the reply! sadly that rgb one is the cheapest one you can find here in my country indonesia. i guess it will pay off better to bought acer predator triton 300. even though it came with lower spec, it have all the necessity i need. a shame we dont have the blue only helios 300 here :"(
Under rated reviewer
This one will work fine for video editing? I better update my machine as its 8 years old, but I do wish they had an SD card reader. Czesc. Australia prices from $2,400 AUD.
It ca handle video editing with ease. I use even weaker laptop for editing my videos and it's fast enough. :)
@@TechFinds Thank you for the reply, just wondering about this GPU, would the 1660Ti be ok or would the RTX 2060 be better? I went to a computer store to update my 4gb ram to 8gb...but no one had any idea what my laptop model was!
@@wallyandellen5099 8-year laptops are subjects to be sent to museum nowdays. :D GPU doesn't really matter in video editing. The CPU is the most important, so you'll be good with GTX 1660Ti + 6-core i7.
@@TechFinds Thank you as I thought the GPU was important. No need then to sell ones kidney and buy the Acer concept D7 with the RTX 5000. Thanks/Dieki (English keyboard)
@@wallyandellen5099 quadro 5000 is a different story. It's a GPU created specially for graphics work. But it's expensive, and you probably wanna buy it only when you're making movies for Marvel.
Please give me an answer .. i just ordered the same laptop with the same configuration and the same one that you have put the link of it .. the one who has 1660 ti 512 ssd and 16 gram .. but i want to ask you if this offer comes with 2x8 dual channel rams or just one?
It depends on the country, because there are configurations with 2x8 and 1x16. You have to check it yourself
Tech Finds is it for luck or what? I took it from USA are they selling it with dual channel?
Tech Finds please answer to my question
@@abdulrahmann1621 If you have 1x16 it's good for future upgrades if you wanna add another 16GB. But 2x8 is faster than 1x16.
Tech Finds I’m not thinking on upgrading but i just wanna make sure that it’s the gonna come with 2x8 .. cause i just ordered the exact same model that you put it in the discretion and the same features of that you tested it in the videos and from USA too
Hi, between the Helios 300 2019 and Scar II (1070) which you choose?, thanks
Well, GTX 1070 should perform slightly better, but without testing it's hard to say. I think that I would go for Helios 300 anyway, but that's according to my preferences.
@@TechFinds Thanks a lot, I search the better laptop with a 1660 ti and the Helios 300 is my favorite option
@@julianjimenez21 It's actually the best choice among GTX 1660Ti laptops in this price point.
What is the default SSD-Stock brand .... And can 1 TB be compatible with second m2 slot? Thanks
Stock SSD is Western Digital, but idk if this laptop has any limits for SSD volume.
Hey I am confused between 17.3 inch laptop or 15.6 inch laptop of this model. Could you please suggest me which laptop should I buy?
No really difference, it's the same laptop, just a bigger screen size and chassis. :)
U need for gaming 17inch or presentation 15inch work?
@@CosmicCitiZenOfficial thankyou for paying attention but i have baught 15.6 inch and am happy.Actually i need for college and gaming.
Considering it for study but 5,5 to 6h on battery at Uni hmmm is there any option for power saving? I'll appriciate answer ;)
If you need a laptop with long battery life you shouldn't be looking for gaming laptop as they all have poor battery. The powerful hardware consumes a lot of energy. The thing you can do is to set 60hz refresh rate, drop the screen brightness to 0%, and use Windows battery saving mode.
Tech Finds yah I know that consumable a lot of battery but want to play at free time 😅 That’s why I’m asking about saving mode. Few models of ASUS has power saving mode and I’m curious if it has too ;) Anyway ty for answer. That Helios looks quite decent
Hey man, can you make a comparision video of acer nitro 5 2019 vs the 2018 version?
Well for sure i would like to get the new Nitro 5 for tests, but i didn't even ave the 2018 model yet. I don't know if i'll be able to get them both so i can't really tell you now. I have also like 11 other videos planned in advance already. But i thin there is such comparison on CZcams, isn't there?
The Core i5 version of helios 300 with 1660ti is on sale in my country... rest of the specs are same except for the CPU... will there be a big difference in gaming and video editing?
Hi, there will be not a big difference in gaming, maybe only in CPU dependant games. But in the video editing the performance loss will be HUGE compared to i7-9750H.
@@TechFinds thanks man and I went with the Core i5 option and will be getting the laptop pretty soon... Can you tell me how to put the new laptop's GPU and CPU to the test... To see if they're not throttling and performing at the right frequencies... So that I can check for any faulty parts before the return period ends... Thanks...
@@JoelJamespaul For the CPU you can download Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU). It makes a nice graphs showing all the data you need like CPU utilization, clock speed, temperature, throttling, TDP, and anything you add to graph. GPU is usually not a problem in laptops, but if you want to check the clock speed and temperatures you can download MSI Afterburner. For your test choose a demanding game which uses lot of CPU and GPU at the same time to see how are the temperatures under combined load. You can use Watchdogs 2 or GTA V, maybe Battlefield V which is more CPU heavy.
@@TechFinds I mean I'll eventually test them out with games but I've heard there are certain benchmarks designed to stress out the CPU as well as GPU to test them under load.. can't I use them to push them over the edge and use MSI after burner to see the results?
@@JoelJamespaul You can use the benchmarks, but the results will not be meaningful. During normal use of your laptop you will never utilize 100% of your CPU like the benchmarks do. The more usage the higher temperatures, but the most CPU heavy games use maximum 60% CPU. I always test the laptops in the most natural conditions - gaming.
Nice review 👌👌👌👌
dude, are you sure that ASUS TUF has a good cooling? I already know that ASUS TUF has given many problems related with overheating. I am looking for a good laptop but i am sure if i could buy ACER predator or ASUS tuf ryzen7? the last one was my fisrt chose, but for i mentioned befeore, i have many doubts right now. please, can anybody give me a peace of advice?
Hey, the previous generation of Asus TUF the "FX504" had problems with thermals. New generation "FX505 has good temperatures, especially the Ryzen7 model. But I would recommend you to go for 2019 Helios 300 anyway since it's much better overall.
@@TechFinds ohh, thanks dude for replying me.
In Nepal, there is helios 300(2019) with gtx 1060 and 144 hz screen.. is there such variant? Is it duplicate? How to be sure if its original? HELP PLZ
The 2019 model is blue and previous generations were red. Check out my comparison between old and new model of Helios 300 so you will know the differences. 2019 model comes only with GTX 1660Ti, RTX 2060 and RTX 2070 Max-Q
Which one is better???
Asus stric rog
Helios 300
Same cpu gpu
I think that Helios 300 is better.
I read it has PWM flicker which is a big issue for me because i have sensitive/dry eyes!
Even though it exists i doubt that it's perceptible to the human eye. In this case display turns off and on in few miliseconds repeatedly, so there's no chance to even notice any flickering. I have never seen this on any laptop display that i've tested no matter the quality. But if you think that it may be an issue for you, go to some local store and see it on your own eyes before you buy.
Which one is better helios 300 1660ti i7 97500 or hp omen 15 2060ti i7 8750?omen one is like 90$ cheaper.
I think it's worth paying $90 more for Predator, because it's much better.
Tech Finds how is the thermals in the 2060 version of helios?
@@robinghimire2525 It's exactly the same as GTX 1660Ti model. No difference in temperatures.
Should I get the RTX2060 model?
I think it's not necessary to pay more for RTX 2060 Helios 300, because 1660Ti model performs almost the same good
At 2 min and 30 sec on the video it shows all the options for the Helios 300, so how can I find the one that has the Windows 10 Pro that has 32gb of ddr4 ram and a 17.3 full screen he display? Please help me!!!
Here you have some configurations, but in other countries you can find even different ones.
www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/predator-models/laptops/predatorhelios300
You have to just search, but idk if you'll find exactly the specs you need. You can always upgrade RAM and storage.
The biggest cons in my opinion is single channel ram and backlight bleed is very much noticeable.... this laptop also comes UV out of the box that's why it's cool
Hey, but my unit had dual channel (2x8GB). It may bary between countries but in most cases it comes with dual channel from the factory.
I compared it's thermal performance to other laptops that were undervolted too (even more), and in my opinion Helios 300 has very efficient cooling anyway. It's just pretty loud.
@@TechFinds in India it comes with single channel ram also screen backlight bleed is a big issue in all reviews i read
@@SD-vs4wx Acer alway had a problem with backlight bleeding, but in their laptops, but it's really different for each laptop. My 2019 Helios 300 was the only one Acer where it was slightly visible during narmal use. I guess if I bought another unit it wouldn't be so bad unless I I got another extreme case. Anyway, it was not a big deal for me, but some people may not accept even slight sign of screen bleeding.
Please post the upgrade guide of scar 3.... ASAP
Yep, now i'll be working on Scar 3 and 2019 Helios 300 upgrade guides, haha. Sorry i am pretty busy, the new laptops pop up as fast as mushrooms after rain lol.
isn't a full size 2060 better than a 2070max q ?
RTX 2070 Max-Q is still much better than 2060
Nice
Thanks!
Acer Predator Helios 300 i7-9750H 8GB costs 1411.49 € in Estonia. It's not anymore budget gaming
It's normal that laptops are more expensive outside the USA. ;) The prices vary between countries so maybe you can find cheaper laptop of other brand with the same specs.
@@TechFindsno i want Acer Predator Helios 300
Euronicsis 1499€ (-200€), veits ülehinnatud.
@@rizz7012 on ka v, euronics veits parem koht ka kui rde.ee, ostsin acer nitro 5 rde.ee ja juba jamab, ventikad teevad imelikku häält jne pole vist korralikult hoidnud seda
@@rizz7012 Acer Predator Triton 500 on ka seal müügis, võiks selle võtta järelmaksuga
Scar iii avg gpu temp is 84 now? 6:55
Previously I had defective unit which was overheating. I got a proper one now and I'll be making other videos with new test results as well. That's why the temperatures are different. A lot of ppl confirmed that Scar 3 has good cooling so I decided to test it again.
@@TechFinds yeah it does have a proper cooling ,will wait for the vid !!
What Helios 300 should I buy? My budget is $1500
I think that GTX 1660Ti model pays off the most. You have also other configs, but they are not as good value.
I want to see the Helios 17.3 vs 15.6 with rtx2069, which would remain cooler?
There would be no difference in thermals. Or if so maybe 1-3 degrees, but you can't really measure that to compare
@@TechFinds just curious about the size, and weight of the 17.3, I was going to go for the hp omen, but now want the Acer, because it looks so sleek
Do u have review on the gigabyte aero classic laptop,?
Nope, I not able to get this laptop for tests.
Is battery a problem in this laptop? Watching movies, play games battery life??? Plz tell
Depends on your preferences. For me no problem.
@@TechFinds can I use it for 5-6 hours just watching movies
@@anirudhkanchanapally7837 If you set the battery saving mode then you'll get about this long battery live.
@@TechFinds Thanks I am going to buy it soon
Can you please do the Review of Lenovo Legion Y540 I7 9th RTX 2060 and Gaming performance.? And compare it with Helios 300 i7 9th GTX 1660Ti. Thank you.
I will do a review of Legion Y540, gaming benchmarks, and few comparisons, but I had Legion with GTX 1660Ti and I have tested it already. Before I'll make any video with it, it's gonna take some time, because I am pretty busy now. :)
@@TechFinds OK thank you.
Sir what is per key rbg keyboard ?? What is diff btw normal RGB and per key RGB keyboard?? Plz ans
Pre-key RGB means that you can customize every single key separately, set different color for eack single key. Helios 300 has zoned RGB keyboard with 4 zones which means that you can set the color for one of 4 group of keys individually.
@@TechFinds thankyou sir 😍😍
This benchmark you set vsync off?no screen tearing?
Yes, V-Sync was off. You can always see some tearing without v-sync or g-sync, but it was not an issue here (at least for me). I had to focus to see it and it wasn't so often.
I'm confuse to pick up lenovo y740 or helios 300, what do you choose? Lenovo y740 have gsync also
@@pimok1758 I think that Helios 300 is still better than Y740. It has better cooling which is very important.
What do you choose between asus rog gu502gu (1660ti) or this acer predator helios?
@@pimok1758 I think that Helios 300 is better
hey if you have in the ssd 256 gb and I want to buy an HDD but 2tb if you can and what model?
I linked compatible SSD and HDD in the description.
Thanks
I would like to ask what type of RAM does this laptop have? I mean 2666MHz but what CL and brand??
2666MHz CL19 SK Hynix. You don't have to match the brand. It's just good to have the same clock and latency.
@@TechFinds Ye but CL19 on 2666MHz is so trash. There are HyperX Impact 2666MHz CL15 2x8GB (HX426S15IB2K2/16) for like ~88$ in my country. Are they, at least, dual channel or just single kit 16GB (the one instaled in the laptop)?
2019 Helios 300 comes with 2x8GB. Ye, HyperX is great, so if you're planning to swap out 2 sticks you can go for it.
May I know what is the best gaming laptop around $1500-$3000?
That's a wide price range. For about $2000 you can find some nice RTX 2070 laptop, so check out Asus Scar 2, Scar 3, MSI GE75 Raider, GE65 Raider or Gigabyte Aero 15 2019. You can even go for RTX 2080 with GE75 Raider, but i don't recommend choosing it with i9 but with i7 instead. Also newest 2019 HP Omen 15 comes with RTX 2080, but idk how about thermals here.
Tech Finds ok thanks!
Bro in this laptop there is heating issue up to 95 degree while gaming so is there any solution for this...
Please reply
You got a defective unit, it happens no matter what brand gaming laptop. It's most likely because of bad thermal paste aplication, so repasting with high-end thermal paste would do the trick.
First of all do something about that powercable , it shouldn't c block airvant.
Second check your ambient room temperature. Mine is around 21c and it works awesome.
@@shuvamsky the cable is not an issue even if it blocks the air vent. The laptop would not heat up to 95 degrees because of that for sure. Actually there are many things that may cause overheating, room temperature maybe one of them too.
@@shuvamsky Indeed. Not sure what did they think to put power cable slot there in the middle of stuff? Really why? Mfers
His voice sounds like King T'challa
That's strange :x
Not voice but accent )
Dude do the rtx model which has 2060 , we have a lot of videos on 1660 ti but not the rtx 2060
This is what i was able to get. You can see the review of RTX 2060 model here: czcams.com/video/iUr31yrfVuc/video.html
It's the same laptop, just different GPU, so another review of the same laptop on my channel would be kinda pointless.
@@TechFinds do the 17inch model , talk about the portability, the screen flex , the keyboard management , speakers and all that stuff, not the 15.6 inch stuff
How to check whether laptop is 60 hz or 144hz ???
Right click on your desktop > "Intel graphics settings" > display > and see if you can select between 60 and 144Hz