2018
UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹36,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2018
The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-56-718D (Predator Helios 300 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Acer's 2018 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 27.65 x 399.3 x 295.5 ( = 1.09 x 15.72 x 11.63 in) display, the Intel Core i7-12700H 14c/20t 14 x 1.7 - 4.7 GHz, 115 W PL2 / Short Burst, 115 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-H chipset. At AED 1,499 in the UAE and ₹36,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-56-718D excels with its Intel Core i7-12700H and RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GPU, delivering strong 1440p gaming and content creation throughput, backed by 32GB DDR5-4800 RAM for heavy multitasking. The 90Wh battery supports moderate use away from outlets, though gaming drains it in under 2 hours. It’s built for gamers who prioritize raw frame rates over portability, and creators needing sustained GPU power for rendering or 3D work. Its weakness is thermals: under load, the fan noise spikes to 75+ dB and CPU/GPU throttles after 20 minutes of sustained 100% usage. Storage is only 512GB NVMe—fast, but insufficient for large libraries. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s overpriced because newer RTX 4060 models offer better efficiency at similar cost. In India at ₹36990, it’s a fair buy only if found used or refurbished—new units are outclassed by 2023 equivalents with better cooling and Wi-Fi 6E.
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| Battery | 90 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: 1080p webcamPrimary Camera: 2 MPix |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 USB4 40 Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: headset port |
| Networking | Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 5 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 27.65 x 399.3 x 295.5 ( = 1.09 x 15.72 x 11.63 in) |
| Weight | 2.993 kg ( = 105.58 oz / 6.6 pounds), Power Supply: 1.034 kg ( = 36.47 oz / 2.28 pounds) |
| Display | 17.30 inch 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixel 170 PPI, BOE0A1A, IPS, glossy: no, 165 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, 150 W TDP ( including 25 W Dynamic Boost), 526.47, Advanced Optimus |
| Memory | 32 GB , 2x 16 GB Samsung DDR5-4800 |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH |
| Soundcard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Additional features | Speakers: speakers by DTS X: Ultra Audio, Keyboard: Pulsar Lightning keyboard, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Acer homepageAcer notebook section |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H 14c/20t 14 x 1.7 - 4.7 GHz, 115 W PL2 / Short Burst, 115 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-H |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Predator Helios 300 (2018).
It is not recommended for new buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited software support. While it may still handle basic gaming, newer models offer better performance and efficiency for the same price range.
The price in UAE is AED 1499. It is available through select electronics retailers and online marketplaces, but stock may be limited as it is an older model.
The price in India is ₹36990. It can be found on major online platforms, though availability is limited since the model is no longer in active production.
The built-in camera offers basic 720p HD video quality suitable for casual calls. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but lacks detail and low-light capability.
Battery life lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours during light tasks like web browsing. Under gaming or heavy use, it drops to under 2 hours due to high power consumption.
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