The Norton, Dropbox, and Firefox installations prompted us to install software or renew a subscription at least once during our testing.
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It also came with an app called Acer Collection 5, which is little more than an ad encouraging you to download additional apps like Netflix and Facebook from the Microsoft Store. Our test unit arrived with Norton Security Ultra, Dropbox, Firefox, and GoTrust ID installed. Revenge of the bloatwareīloatware isn’t as common on modern laptops as those sold a decade ago, but the Acer Predator Helios 300 is proof it can still be a problem. The only solution is to spend more on a gaming laptop with a larger battery. This limitation will frustrate some owners, but it’s a compromise gamers on a budget are forced to accept. Affordable gaming laptops always cut back on battery size to keep costs low. The Acer's battery life is much worse than average for a laptop, but only below average for the gaming laptop category. Large vents help keep the Helios 300 cool. However, the Predator Helios 300 did beat MSI's GE75 Raider. That's easily among the worst results we've recorded, well behind the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and Razer Blade 15. In our benchmark, which loops web pages to simulate normal web browsing, the Helios 300 hit two hours and 24 minutes of endurance. The worst result came while using the laptop for video calls. Our best results were achieved writing this review which, of course, meant spending time in Microsoft Word. We saw a maximum of three hours of endurance, and a minimum of one and a half hours, during real-world tests. Predictably, this is bad news for battery life. We’ve tested 13-inch laptops with more juice on tap. Small battery + gaming = poor battery lifeĪcer ships the Predator Helios 300 with a small 4-cell, 58 watt-hour battery. The laptop also includes full-sized arrow keys, which can be useful in games. It’s only offered in blue, but it’s bright and effective. The sizable touchpad is solid for a gaming laptop, with plenty of space and a snappy, responsive feel. A numpad is included and, though it does slim down the size of each key, it’s still large enough to feel comfortable. The keyboard has an airy layout with plenty of space between keys and gobs of space for resting your palms. The Helios 300 is burdened by mushy keys that don’t communicate well with your fingerprints.
There’s even a 17-inch model available in several configurations, though it’s more difficult to find at retailers. Acer offers several alternative configurations with more RAM, storage, or more powerful Nvidia RTX 2070 graphics. The configuration we tested is the most basic Helios 300 available.
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WiFi: Killer Double Shot Pro Wireless-AX 1650i 802.11ax WiFi 6 featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz).Ports: 1x USB Type-C port supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) & charging, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (with power-off charging), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports, 1x HDMI 2.0 port with HDCP Support, 1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.4.Battery: 58 watt-hour 4-cell lithium-ion.
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