2021
UAE Price
AED 2,899
India Price
₹74,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2021
The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-56-718D (Predator Helios 300 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Acer's 2021 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 2,899 in the UAE and ₹74,990 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-56-718D excels with its Intel Core i7-12700H and NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GPU, delivering strong 1440p gaming and content creation performance, backed by 32GB DDR5-4800 RAM for multitasking. The 90Wh battery supports moderate use away from outlets, though gaming drains it in under 2 hours. It targets professionals running heavy workloads like 3D rendering or live streaming, where sustained CPU/GPU throughput matters. Its weakness is thermals under load: fan noise spikes sharply above 80°C, and sustained GPU clocks dip by 15% after 30 minutes. Storage is a 512GB NVMe drive—fast, but insufficient for large media libraries. In UAE at AED 2899, it’s good value because the RTX 3070 Ti and DDR5 RAM are rare at this price. In India at ₹74990, it’s overpriced; competitors offer similar specs with better cooling and 1TB storage for less.
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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 (2021).
It can still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a powerful gaming laptop on a budget, as its performance remains solid for mid-range games and productivity. However, newer models may offer better efficiency and features, so only choose it if you find a strong deal.
The price in the UAE is AED 2899. It is available through authorized retailers and major online electronics stores across the country.
The price in India is ₹74990. It is available through official Acer channels and leading electronics retailers nationwide.
The camera is a basic 720p HD webcam suitable for video calls but lacks advanced features or low-light optimization. Image quality is adequate for casual use but not ideal for professional streaming or content creation.
The battery life lasts up to 4 hours during light tasks like web browsing or document work. Under gaming or heavy load, it drops to under 1.5 hours, typical for high-performance gaming laptops.
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