Helios 300 (2019) - The Best $1200 Gaming Laptop

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2019
  • Dave2D review of the 2019 Acer Predator Helios 300. This is the best gaming laptop Acer has made at this price point.
    Helios 300 on sale - amzn.to/30aG29o
    With a GTX 1660 Ti, the 9th gen 9750H from Intel, and a 144 Hz screen this puts every other competitor in the laptop market in a tough spot. If you're gonna compete in this space, you gotta play against the Helios 300.
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  • @Dave2D
    @Dave2D  5 років тому +3654

    I legit think that most companies HATE the existence of this gaming laptop. This puts a LOT of pressure on companies to make something competitive.

    • @kareemosi-efa2418
      @kareemosi-efa2418 5 років тому +28

      Dave Lee hey, you said something about eGPUs and cost efficiency. What exactly did you mean?

    • @syphos2101
      @syphos2101 5 років тому +15

      where are the glass tube lights from in your room?

    • @charles.vernier
      @charles.vernier 5 років тому +44

      @@kareemosi-efa2418 To get a eGPU setup is costly with the card and the enclosure and they dont maximize the GPU's performance. So you are better off buying a laptop with a better GPU in the first place or using a desktop.

    • @Big007Boss
      @Big007Boss 5 років тому +5

      Dave Lee ... where is the GPU and CPU comparison video this year?

    • @ElTagoury
      @ElTagoury 5 років тому +4

      Good point about the AC adapter hole, i liked the way you're thinking 👍Good Job

  • @yoniwolf4623
    @yoniwolf4623 5 років тому +862

    When Dave Lee says that a 144hz screen is a nice treat
    me: *Chomps on my new monitor*

    • @iitzkris
      @iitzkris 5 років тому +3

      😂😂 "chomp chomp"

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 5 років тому +3

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    • @iitzkris
      @iitzkris 5 років тому +1

      @@stevethea5250 I don't know actually what to do lol 😂 but let me see if I have a 5G Internet XD

  • @paulz2312
    @paulz2312 5 років тому +6

    Always super impressed about your content delivery. It's like you could just do the whole thing in one take.

  • @jlntgamezone4865
    @jlntgamezone4865 4 роки тому +72

    This guy is really good on reviewing laptops! He is one of the reason why I've bought Helios 300. Now, I'm doing some gaming benchmarks based on my personal experience on this amazing laptop. So far I've reached 70 degrees C while playing different games.

    • @nakulhm2768
      @nakulhm2768 4 роки тому +1

      Which model is it that u r using and how is the cooling system ??

    • @jlntgamezone4865
      @jlntgamezone4865 4 роки тому

      Helios 300 bought last 2018 until now still performing good. You just need an inclined position cooling pad to help the cooling system specially when playing games.

    • @nakulhm2768
      @nakulhm2768 4 роки тому

      @@jlntgamezone4865 which gen and graphics model ?

    • @jlntgamezone4865
      @jlntgamezone4865 4 роки тому

      @@nakulhm2768 i5 8th gen + gtx1060

    • @osamudazai4474
      @osamudazai4474 4 роки тому

      Hey man can you suggest a gaming laptop worth 800$?

  • @govindruby5020
    @govindruby5020 5 років тому +1228

    I am happy that they ditched the red and black colour scheme, the new colour looks much cooler.

    • @Legority
      @Legority 5 років тому +69

      Govind Ruby now I’m waiting for a gaming laptop that is more sleek and minimal (that’s less expensive than the Razer Blade)

    • @dannyz4664
      @dannyz4664 5 років тому +2

      @Legority check out Lenovo y530. It’s sleek and minimal, and cheaper too, but acer performs better.

    • @d4nyll
      @d4nyll 5 років тому +29

      @@Legority go for the Lenovo Legion laptops

    • @Legority
      @Legority 5 років тому +1

      Danyll Eusof I’m not looking for a new laptop til next year, but I’ll leave it as an option

    • @denchua
      @denchua 5 років тому +11

      Red is easier on the eyes than blue when playing in a dark room.

  • @GauravSharma-dy8xv
    @GauravSharma-dy8xv 5 років тому +2821

    Says: I won't take names
    5:34 * *Shows all companies* *

    • @kristinafraxx5808
      @kristinafraxx5808 5 років тому +39

      That's what's dumb about this guy

    • @vaibhav2364
      @vaibhav2364 5 років тому +395

      @@kristinafraxx5808 it isn't that serious lol

    • @Ali-Sensei
      @Ali-Sensei 5 років тому +23

      He didnt name them tho

    • @aydict
      @aydict 5 років тому +2

      Well Asus did a good job except for not having as good thermals, hence limiting the performance

    • @bhupenkumar5629
      @bhupenkumar5629 5 років тому +91

      And that is why this guy is a Savage!!

  • @dhruvsaxenadstar
    @dhruvsaxenadstar 2 роки тому +11

    I bought this in 2019 and till date, it's a monster - killing almost everything thrown at it .. Kudos to ACER..!!

    • @SavorySleep
      @SavorySleep Рік тому

      Same here! Got mine in the summer of 2019 and is still performing strong today. I plan on upgrading mine by the end of the year, though, since the 256 GB it came with isn’t cutting it for me anymore, haha. I also plan on upgrading the RAM while I’m at it, just to make it the best machine it can be.

    • @gamerontop6586
      @gamerontop6586 Рік тому

      Yep true dude I also still got this laptop I got in 2019 as soon as it came and one of the best gaming laptops never got me in trouble or anything but some things they got have made it better like the ssd they putted it 256 they could have made it 512 gb but I upgraded it and bought a new one and still a beast never overheated with mine but the cpu reaches 92

    • @ass5kickin
      @ass5kickin Рік тому

      I’m having trouble with predator sense on windows 11. Are any of you facing any issues?

    • @dhruvsaxenadstar
      @dhruvsaxenadstar Рік тому

      @@ass5kickin what trouble ?

    • @ass5kickin
      @ass5kickin Рік тому

      @@dhruvsaxenadstar its causing errors on windows 11. All my games keep crashing. I tried every possible fix but nothing seems to help. I keep getting GPU errors if predator sense is installed.

  • @binodsujakhu8858
    @binodsujakhu8858 4 роки тому +354

    Everyone, this laptop is on Amazon sale today on $999. Only 19 hrs remaining.

    • @FrancoRav
      @FrancoRav 4 роки тому +5

      How do you see how long a sale lasts? I was about to buy it, and it went out of sale. I'll wait for a similar sale I guess

    • @binodsujakhu8858
      @binodsujakhu8858 4 роки тому +10

      Franco it was on that days sale. And every sale last for 24 hours.
      I keep checking the Amazon's today's deal option.
      FYI the Acer predator helios 300(i7, 8th grn) is on limited time deal on Amazon for $829.99(original price is $999.99).
      it's also a great laptop.

    • @FrancoRav
      @FrancoRav 4 роки тому +2

      @@binodsujakhu8858 Thanks! And yes, I saw that deal. But the GPU is a lot better in the 9th gen one. I'm not sure what to do.

    • @binodsujakhu8858
      @binodsujakhu8858 4 роки тому +3

      Franco , this 9th gen might come to sale again on sometimes near. I think it will be on sale may be on Black Friday or on Cyber Monday. So, if you can wait for upcoming deal, wait for it. Else that is also a great laptop.
      Also another thing, i saw Aleinware 15" which original price was around $1500-$1600 not sure, was on one day sale at $999.
      So, I just want to say keep watch on the today's deal Amazon.

    • @binodsujakhu8858
      @binodsujakhu8858 4 роки тому

      Franco also, i saw this Predator 9th gen , is ome sale for $1099($100 off).

  • @vaibhavharit4396
    @vaibhavharit4396 5 років тому +708

    All this time, Dave was standing. My life has been a lie.

  • @MidnightBloomDev
    @MidnightBloomDev 5 років тому +691

    Looks good, let me check the price
    _Wow that's amazing value_

    • @Sumit.R
      @Sumit.R 5 років тому +5

      (☞⌐▀͡ ͜ʖ͡▀ )☞

    • @SpaghettiPlays
      @SpaghettiPlays 5 років тому +51

      i wouldnt say it looks good, it looks decent. but yes, for 1200$ it's a steal! highly considering in getting this, i really wanted the razer blade 15 but they dont sell the gtx 1070 anymore, i have no use for rtx graphics that puts +1000$ on an already expensive machine.

    • @swarajsakharkar6103
      @swarajsakharkar6103 5 років тому +2

      Maybe? Idk? Compare it to the msi gs65.. its a good competitor

    • @frankiesslipal3730
      @frankiesslipal3730 5 років тому +3

      @@SpaghettiPlays Wtf?? How is this a steal???

    • @kautilyab
      @kautilyab 5 років тому +3

      ​@@frankiesslipal3730 for this configuration , screen quality and build quality ,also considering that this is a laptop ,it sure is a steal , all other laptops with this kinda metrics cost 200-300 more dollars at least ,and they generally cut on something like build quality most of the time (could be something else depending on which laptop you are comparing with ) , which is even good on this laptop. So yeah ,that's my perspective

  • @DBZPokefreak
    @DBZPokefreak 5 років тому +688

    Got it for 1000 dollars right now on the Amazon prime day sale 😁

  • @paulcorcino7832
    @paulcorcino7832 4 роки тому +1

    Great video as usual for Dave. It helped me finally decide on a unit to buy. And as someone mentioned the Amazon deal clinched it.

  • @MathiasTech
    @MathiasTech 5 років тому +228

    This laptop is insane! I had the opportunity to test the RTX 2060 model and this is gonna be the best budget gaming laptop of 2019, mark my words. Great review!

    • @ThePhilipone
      @ThePhilipone 4 роки тому +2

      Unless it craps on you in 2-3 months time. Acer quality is utter shit.

    • @ThePhilipone
      @ThePhilipone 4 роки тому +7

      @First Red i had the previous Helios 300. Great performance but it was a picece of shit. Cooling was loud and bad and it broke on me. Procesor kicked the bucket. Had to return it and finally got my money back. I now own a Lenovo y540. It has tha same specs with rtx 2060. It's all plastic but way better built, quieter and no problems after 4 monts. Keyboard feels better, even the trackoad and speaker are better. Also battery life seems to last longer on the Lenovo. I would get the y540 any day. No Acer for me. Not reliable.

    • @ThePhilipone
      @ThePhilipone 4 роки тому

      @¿What? 😁

    • @saaje2008
      @saaje2008 4 роки тому

      I am thinking about buying this one or ASUS ROG Hero 3, what do you say ?

    • @ThePhilipone
      @ThePhilipone 4 роки тому +1

      @@saaje2008 i would go for y540. Asus Rog have pretty bad cooling systems and they tend to run pretty hot. All of them. Check some temperature stats and see for yourself.

  • @sophiephillips7961
    @sophiephillips7961 5 років тому +532

    "$1200? Sweet, that's right in my price range."
    Clicks link and sees its CDN $1900
    "Oh."
    *Cries in Canadian*

    • @sonpham3438
      @sonpham3438 5 років тому +15

      Feels bad man. You guys always needa pay so much more

    • @Attiues
      @Attiues 5 років тому +34

      *$2,250.00*
      In Australia....

    • @saggitalia6955
      @saggitalia6955 5 років тому +7

      I'll do you one better...NZD $2620 here, which is USD $1740 kms

    • @hedidsomething365
      @hedidsomething365 5 років тому +6

      IDR 15,000,000
      well...conversion sucks lol

    • @themaskedgamer436
      @themaskedgamer436 5 років тому +13

      Philippines 150,000 pesos. Converts more/less 3000$. Sucks.

  • @marklorenfahey4942
    @marklorenfahey4942 5 років тому +1

    Love yer reviews, thanks Dave! No BS and straight up good info!

  • @DocBoA
    @DocBoA 4 роки тому +4

    I appreciate this review even in 2020. I have this machine cued in my Amazon cart as we speak. It's a gamimg device but also has great specs for video editing. Subbed.

    • @arrexu01
      @arrexu01 3 роки тому

      Do u have it?

    • @arrexu01
      @arrexu01 3 роки тому

      I bought it after watching this. some other dude said that their fans sounds like a lawn mawer tho so i'm kinda concerned

  • @jovanleon7
    @jovanleon7 5 років тому +3018

    WHY buy a great $1200 laptop when for only $1000 you can buy a great monitor stand made by APPLE!!???? Smh

    • @mohamedhassany7264
      @mohamedhassany7264 5 років тому +46

      😂😂😂

    • @user-gc3ie1en7o
      @user-gc3ie1en7o 5 років тому +27

      Jovan Leon this is getting old

    • @min0rmeme108
      @min0rmeme108 5 років тому +143

      This will never get old been dealing with apple tards since 2012 when apple went to shit saying how great they are good to see people are seeing the company for what it has become rip steve jobs

    • @bugmanzgaming9054
      @bugmanzgaming9054 5 років тому +216

      You are overreacting here, i mean its only $999, not a $1000, are you insane?

    • @angadcheema
      @angadcheema 5 років тому

      hahahaha....

  • @BoyBidet
    @BoyBidet 4 роки тому +3

    And now watching this on my Helios 300. Awesome man!

  • @akiraishu4453
    @akiraishu4453 4 роки тому +1

    thank you, Dave. I got this as an early present for myself. good purchase

  • @rayangelomakasiar1872
    @rayangelomakasiar1872 4 роки тому

    Thank you Dave. I took a long look on your reviews on the best value laptop and I bought this laptop. It’s been almost a year now and it has been really great. 🙏

  • @tayshaunrx7290
    @tayshaunrx7290 5 років тому +7

    i sometimes forget dave is decent a most games and thats why i keep coming back most people review beast devices but dont know how to use them THANKS DAVE

  • @merouanebelaroussi9706
    @merouanebelaroussi9706 5 років тому +15

    You got yourself a life time fan, i've been looking for 3 months for a low budget gaming pc, and was about to take a lenovo legion (had tested it at a friend house) but the i saw this vid and asked more about it, it is strangly known to be the best and can compite with the 2000+ $ ones but no one talk about it coz they won't sell the rest of there things otherwise, and now that i have it, maaaaan it feel soo gooood !! Again thank you for you videos and keep up the great work man !!

    • @marcuslindsey9645
      @marcuslindsey9645 4 роки тому +1

      How is it!

    • @WhiteZorin
      @WhiteZorin 4 роки тому

      Heym can you tell how is going with it? after 10m? cooling problems? any issues?

  • @jacoh9591
    @jacoh9591 4 роки тому +1

    Always appreciate this guy's reviews

  • @teenawabe9770
    @teenawabe9770 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Dave for the recommendation!

  • @luisrobledo7058
    @luisrobledo7058 5 років тому +7

    I've been using the new helios 300 with the 9750H and the 1660 ti, and man, let me tell you, it's amazing. It can handle everything you throw at it. I love it

    • @phproud3541
      @phproud3541 5 років тому +1

      Does it go well with video editing? How’s the color accuracy with this one? I’m currently comparing laptops to laptops for my both gaming and content creating device. Hope you reply man thanks.

    • @luisrobledo7058
      @luisrobledo7058 5 років тому

      @@phproud3541 I wouldn't know what to tell you in terms of video editing but the cpu performance is exceptional, so i don't think it would be much of a problem, and the display can get the job but I'd opt to get a really good monitor if you're doing really professional work. I hope this helps!

    • @luisrobledo7058
      @luisrobledo7058 5 років тому

      @Wow. If you're not doing some heavy gaming or putting too much stress on the processor it doesn't get hot at all, but if you do game for a long period of time, the top of the keyboard will get really hot. Even though it might get hot, it doesn't thermal throttle at all thanks to the stock undervolt. I hope this helps!

  • @AkshatTaneja
    @AkshatTaneja 5 років тому +5

    This Man Never Disappoints! 🔥🔥❤️❤️

  • @equivalentexchangeisalie5726
    @equivalentexchangeisalie5726 4 роки тому

    Just saw this on sale, watched your review and bought it! Thanks Dave!

    • @kingslayer5575
      @kingslayer5575 4 роки тому

      how are the thermals and battery standbuy

  • @merouby
    @merouby 5 років тому

    Consise and in-depth review - couldn't agree more - thanks!

  • @shamerzaihan8638
    @shamerzaihan8638 4 роки тому +662

    The helios is good but pretty sure the SOULJABOY ™ Laptop will annihilate the helios to oblivion.

    • @gb5634
      @gb5634 4 роки тому +8

      You mean Soulja Laptop

    • @spedge2332
      @spedge2332 4 роки тому +11

      J O S E P H S T A L I N

    • @zaraf
      @zaraf 4 роки тому +5

      I agree leader

    • @hovis_esports
      @hovis_esports 4 роки тому +2

      Joseph Stalin launched my SHOULJASHIP with it last week. This one has no chance against it

    • @thethirdalfredious9322
      @thethirdalfredious9322 4 роки тому +1

      You mean the Russian ENIAC?

  • @kinocchio
    @kinocchio 5 років тому +470

    Imagine buying everything you see on tech videos.

    • @insanity3840
      @insanity3840 5 років тому +8

      What's wrong with this laptop then?

    • @insanity3840
      @insanity3840 5 років тому +4

      @@arunshukla5664 Why is it a waste of money? If you need a laptop and you want to play games or do some light video editing, and your budget is 1200, why is this a waste of money?

    • @joeywin42
      @joeywin42 5 років тому +42

      @@insanity3840 he means every tech video

    • @insanity3840
      @insanity3840 5 років тому +24

      Makes a lot more sense. Oops on my part 😅😅

    • @lordswaggity1213
      @lordswaggity1213 5 років тому +5

      Imagine buying everything you see in a supermarket. Pretty dumb isn't it.

  • @anthonywilliamscreates
    @anthonywilliamscreates 4 роки тому +2

    I've been interested in this one for a couple weeks now, as I'm in the market for a new laptop. I knew your review would be informative and help me decide, and as always..you did not disappoint. Thanks Dave!

    • @bdulAhad0
      @bdulAhad0 2 дні тому

      How good is the portability? It is 2.7 kg. Would you recommend it if I had to commute to and from college?

  • @adnanburek4548
    @adnanburek4548 3 роки тому

    Have the 2020 model.
    I love it. Had more expensive laptops but none of them worked like this one.
    Tank you Dave

  • @VibewithAsrar
    @VibewithAsrar 5 років тому +156

    Acer : how to impress Dave ?
    Make it blue

    • @idontpaytaxes6682
      @idontpaytaxes6682 5 років тому +11

      When gaming laptops are red, it's annoying. Blue is nicer to the eyes and bright blue is nicer for gaming in the dark

    • @johanapolinarioveliz6754
      @johanapolinarioveliz6754 5 років тому +8

      @@idontpaytaxes6682 it is the opposite, blue light is not recommended on night.

    • @idontpaytaxes6682
      @idontpaytaxes6682 5 років тому +3

      @@johanapolinarioveliz6754 it's not recommended, by I personally think it's nicer to look at than red

    • @SwMsZeR091
      @SwMsZeR091 4 роки тому +2

      But we hate blue screen

    • @biswas2431
      @biswas2431 4 роки тому

      Dude you forgot white 😂🤣

  • @investradelearn
    @investradelearn 5 років тому +95

    Dave please we are dying here!! We need the XPS 15 2019 review jejeje Thanks for all man great review as always, cheers!

    • @aishahale5504
      @aishahale5504 5 років тому +5

      You mean hehehe, hoze?

    • @investradelearn
      @investradelearn 5 років тому +1

      @@aishahale5504 Ms. Jale, I'm from South America here we laugh Jeje not hehe.

    • @aishahale5504
      @aishahale5504 5 років тому +1

      @@investradelearn I know man, i was just kidding

  • @muhammadhaykalaulia908
    @muhammadhaykalaulia908 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much, really help me, we are waiting for you next video, keep healthy and keep uploading

  • @aromalgnadh5562
    @aromalgnadh5562 5 років тому

    I was waiting for this for a while . Thanks Dave Lee the youtube Laptop Guyy🤩🤩😍

  • @HindiTechNews22
    @HindiTechNews22 5 років тому +549

    *Acer__We make best laptop only in $1200*
    *Apple__We make best stands only in $1000*

    • @adilakhtar007
      @adilakhtar007 5 років тому +24

      Apple is shit 😂

    • @thegrowl2210
      @thegrowl2210 5 років тому +2

      Lighting Blade a Thank God someone said it. Every fucking video that’s completely unrelated to apple has some comment on apple this apple that, seriously, who cares?

    • @shubhamtople9762
      @shubhamtople9762 5 років тому +6

      The moment you realise that Apple is a fashion company and not a tech company everything makes sense

    • @MrNicksKicks
      @MrNicksKicks 5 років тому

      Shubham Tople that moment you try to make a joke but it’s not funny at all. Stop while you’re a head.

    • @wilsonblue8990
      @wilsonblue8990 5 років тому

      @@shubhamtople9762 I'm not an isheep. But u r just dumb trying to sound cool .

  • @Apsaan1
    @Apsaan1 5 років тому +167

    Hay man please do a video whether helios 300 or legion y540 for going back to school with gaming pc

    • @di_masta_p
      @di_masta_p 4 роки тому +1

      Xiaomi mi gaming laptop will be a good choice

    • @jovanshrestha4075
      @jovanshrestha4075 4 роки тому +1

      the preditor is simply amazing

    • @di_masta_p
      @di_masta_p 4 роки тому

      Sanjay K Ajay xiaomi has better cooler system, bios, materials and display

    • @Faaiq777
      @Faaiq777 4 роки тому

      Get msi leopard gp75

  • @IslandManC
    @IslandManC 5 років тому

    Thanks bro! Just got it so gonna check it out now

  • @samirrzazade4094
    @samirrzazade4094 4 роки тому

    Bought this helios 300 a month ago na ofc i watched your video before i bought, and i want to say that its really good gaming laptop a play a lot of games and it works amazing really glad that i went for it. Great videos from you Dave, thank you for your advice!

  • @prathamgupta7
    @prathamgupta7 4 роки тому +72

    " If it's blue, buy it" -
    Dave Nov 2019

  • @BraveGuardian
    @BraveGuardian 4 роки тому +6

    I noticed the Amazon issues and I have finally come to an conclusion, that Dave be honest, the products you get from Acer are always well tested and well maintenance. Basically well built but after the hit they throw shits in the market and people think they will get good results .. but if you reading this I hope you understand that your reviews impact a lot on the product values.

  • @LydonLewisDoUbLeZz
    @LydonLewisDoUbLeZz 4 роки тому

    Duuude thanks I Just found out about this today, I was skeptical as heck about last years model or rather to just try to get the 500, but hell, if this is fair enough, I think I'll just try to go for it! This review cleared any doubts I had

  • @MrCarLo44
    @MrCarLo44 3 роки тому

    Got mine today! Can't wait to stress test this beast.

  • @allrevenuegone
    @allrevenuegone 5 років тому +5

    Hey i owned the old predator 300 and it has terrible thermals and i think dave is right, the manufacturing is inconsistent. The way i fix it is rather easy, the problem was not the fans nor construction. There are three things you need to do if your helios have bad thermals:
    1. Replace thermal paste with a higher quality one (i use kryonaunt and the temp drop to 60c to 70c and it used to be 94c to 99c)
    2. Clean the fans, i open mine and it was disgusting.
    3. Undervolt, very easy just use intel xtu. The sweet spot is -115.
    You can find short guides on youtube if you are inexperienced, hopes this help.

  • @WallyMsr
    @WallyMsr 3 роки тому +3

    i just got the Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) and this thing flys, im very happy with it.
    my config:
    Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop,
    model: PH315-53-72XD
    Intel i7-10750H,
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB,
    15.6" Full HD 144Hz 3ms IPS Display,
    16GB Dual-Channel DDR4,
    512GB NVMe SSD,
    Wi-Fi 6,
    RGB Keyboard,

    • @kimberly_lippington
      @kimberly_lippington 3 роки тому

      do u have this issue, where the fans would ramp up to 3750 rpm while it's charging on idle and low battery? looks like everyone is having same issue tho

  • @rishishriganesh7768
    @rishishriganesh7768 4 роки тому

    thanks for the review. It was very helpful

  • @schoolofengineering2434
    @schoolofengineering2434 3 роки тому

    great video...luv and support from nepal...though i regret now over not choosing helios 300 over legion 5I i recently bought

  • @quietonegaming9160
    @quietonegaming9160 5 років тому +4

    I now know what to buy!!! Acer Helios 300 (2019)!!! Thank you!!!

  • @VeritechGirl
    @VeritechGirl 5 років тому +19

    Dave’s nemesis: bottom facing speakers!😈

    • @myu5617
      @myu5617 5 років тому +1

      @@mokubakaiba1751 He points out pros and cons which is pretty fair and he also doesn't like blue backlights which he points out in another video

  • @bn8706
    @bn8706 4 роки тому

    Been looking for a new gaming laptop. Man I think i am going to pull the trigger on this one. This thing looks sweet. Awesome review. Currently 1100 on Amazon. Not bad. I see from other comments i missed other sales but 1100 def doable.

  • @reynandelizo1480
    @reynandelizo1480 4 роки тому

    Thank you for review is very informative.

  • @DustinMikkelsen
    @DustinMikkelsen 5 років тому +12

    Yay, the one I bought is actually good lol, I'm glad I lucked out.

  • @AnarickTheDevil
    @AnarickTheDevil 4 роки тому +11

    Thunderbolt 3 is still really important to those of us who live in small apartments with roommates and don't have room for big bulky pc's

  • @stormshadow86
    @stormshadow86 5 років тому

    Your review made me buy this laptop and it's AWESOME.

  • @Wolfsheim23
    @Wolfsheim23 5 років тому

    Wow that was great what you said at the end because I wondered the same thing about the previous model which I was interested in buying but I'd rather spend $200 more and get the newer model since it has so many great improvements, its well worth it.

  • @tgdxdrakoon7019
    @tgdxdrakoon7019 5 років тому +49

    "I dont wanna say names" Shows seconds later a comparison of Latops from other companies ;)

  • @kevinfarrell9304
    @kevinfarrell9304 5 років тому +22

    im literally getting this laptop for school and apex legends so seeing that as the first thing u load up.. really got me going lmao

    • @phyozan8045
      @phyozan8045 4 роки тому

      hey how's the laptop? I'm also considering to get this laptop, and im in the same situation as you are so hearing your opinion would be nice.

    • @XxShadow-lv1ll
      @XxShadow-lv1ll 4 роки тому +1

      Bruh apex?

    • @warzone2620
      @warzone2620 4 роки тому +1

      Why apex...

  • @VenomTeen722
    @VenomTeen722 4 роки тому

    Just bought one. I cannot wait!

  • @juanmiguelreside460
    @juanmiguelreside460 4 роки тому

    Just bought a Helios 300 2019 model in my country earlier in the year before the lockdown and I must say, I'm enjoying it a lot. 9th gen i5 RTX 2060 but 120Hz screen. Not bad IMO especially in 2020.

  • @xenocide-agario3605
    @xenocide-agario3605 5 років тому +4

    who else is not a computer geek but still watch dave for the quality of the video

  • @yirmexeride1398
    @yirmexeride1398 4 роки тому +99

    Holy $$$, I bought Acer Predator Helios 300 last year after saving up some money.
    Then Acer released same model with much better specs.
    Man this is depressing.

    • @kigasdj2
      @kigasdj2 4 роки тому +48

      And next year they will release a new model again, what is your problem? Tech will not going to wait for your savings

    • @Toxic-th4si
      @Toxic-th4si 4 роки тому +6

      Stop being poor!

    • @armurak
      @armurak 4 роки тому

      Lmaoo

    • @Obitoplays69
      @Obitoplays69 4 роки тому +2

      @Random UA-cam Watcher find me one

    • @born2win259
      @born2win259 4 роки тому

      kigasdj2 lmaoo that’s real

  • @rommelcatapang4264
    @rommelcatapang4264 4 роки тому

    Good review. Well explained. :)

  • @Bionicbreed187
    @Bionicbreed187 3 роки тому

    Just made the switch! This is my first pc. Love it 🔥🔥

  • @beemnetteshome6424
    @beemnetteshome6424 5 років тому +30

    Hi Dave can you review the Dell g3 2019 model? It looks like a really good laptop but I wanted to get a professional advice.

    • @seanbrosnan2074
      @seanbrosnan2074 4 роки тому +1

      From a G3 owner, i have the 2018 model with the gtx1050, the screen is not great and from what ive heard it now has a gtx1650 standard in 2019. Its a good laptop overall.

  • @leostrangman
    @leostrangman 5 років тому +40

    2:01
    Ah, the corridor crew's guillotine channel. A fellow man of culture.

  • @fabianhernandez354
    @fabianhernandez354 4 роки тому

    Got it today for Christmas. Solid laptop and the best gaming laptop ive ever had. And ive had A LOT. Happy Holidays everyone.

  • @sneakerhexx
    @sneakerhexx 4 роки тому +2

    Bought this weekend for 999. You're advice was significantly affected my decision!

    • @kingslayer5575
      @kingslayer5575 4 роки тому

      how are the thermals..and battery standbuy

  • @dovakeen1179
    @dovakeen1179 5 років тому +3

    Bought the older one. Been chugging for 2 years and its great.

  • @kevins3821
    @kevins3821 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Dave! Can you do a 2019 Nvidia Mobile GPU guide?
    It's so much more complicated compared to the 10-series because of the new RTX Series (2080, 2070, 2060, Ti-Series, Max-Q series), 16-Series (1650, 1660, 1660Ti), and the MX Series (MX150/250/350).
    Also, maybe (just maybe) you could add the new quadro series? Anyway, the important thing is on the rtx and 16 series, and I will really appreciate if you can make a guide video. Thanks!

  • @russellmasc
    @russellmasc 5 років тому +2

    Id like to add in that I've had the Acer Predator 17 since 2.5 years (typing from it), and it runs flawlessly till now. I previously owned an Acer Inspire 15, until I wanted to play heavier games. For anyone doubting the brand, Acers products are absolutely solid and I have faced no hardware issues. Picked up the Predator on Daves recommendation.

    • @gamerontop6586
      @gamerontop6586 2 роки тому

      Yep I have owned the predator Helios 300 2019 model working like a charm still using the bad thing about it that the cpu reaches 92 but it doesn’t reach up to 92 only max 92 which is okay for a gaming laptop and I really play heavy games on this beast

  • @woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890
    @woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890 4 роки тому +1

    +Dave Lee Hello Dave Lee. Great review! I've been watching your videos for a year now. And I can see that you like this beast. I have a questions. Is this good for video and graphics editing. Does the color with this laptop accurate or near accurate?

  • @steyvie8119
    @steyvie8119 5 років тому +6

    Can you do a review on the GPD P2 Max because I wanna know the gaming performance 🙂

  • @nikoladj.5783
    @nikoladj.5783 5 років тому +9

    Please do a review on Legion Y540. It has exact same components and I saw on some reviews it beats undervoulted Hellios 300 in userbenchmark, cinebench 20 and more

  • @elijahmarievicher5139
    @elijahmarievicher5139 4 роки тому

    Thank you dave I will buy this now. I think it is still a good buy this 2020 :)

  • @xpgbodomhc1
    @xpgbodomhc1 4 роки тому

    You made me buy this on Black Friday, thanks.

  • @cherrryyycola
    @cherrryyycola 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Dave do you do updated reviews for newer models? would be awesome to watch a deep dive on the new helios 300

  • @basilahmed7990
    @basilahmed7990 5 років тому +167

    Dave: I am not gonna say any names
    *Shows Screenshots*
    That a true victory Royale

  • @dscott490
    @dscott490 4 роки тому

    I ordered the same model a few days ago, the 78vl(256gb ssd and backlit keyboard) . Expecting it to come in by Thursday!

  • @caesar1752
    @caesar1752 4 роки тому

    I bought it and I love it. Great buy guys !

  • @khangtk4401
    @khangtk4401 5 років тому +3

    Dave can u do a review on Acer Nitro 7? Seems like a hype for average budget consumer with concern of performance and price and oso compatibility

  • @enriquetapia2231
    @enriquetapia2231 5 років тому +169

    You should do a $800-$1000 gaming laptop for a budget
    What do you think?

    • @doochatron3941
      @doochatron3941 5 років тому +8

      You will be looking at 1650 and 1060 around that price point.

    • @evolutionvi
      @evolutionvi 5 років тому +5

      @@doochatron3941 Does that make the GA502DU-BR7N6 @$950 with 1660 Ti Max-Q a really good deal then?

    • @victorkawana1964
      @victorkawana1964 5 років тому

      @@evolutionvi definetley

    • @vatanrangani8033
      @vatanrangani8033 5 років тому

      That times when you could get xx60 class GPU for 1000+

    • @miladrowshanbakhtfardian5067
      @miladrowshanbakhtfardian5067 5 років тому

      Buy used or certified refurb

  • @solospirit7254
    @solospirit7254 4 роки тому

    Dude, I have to agree on thermal issues reports, I have a 2018 model and I had huge thermal problems........repasted it with ThermalGrizzly Kryo and it runs super smooth now.

  • @lelandwang9026
    @lelandwang9026 5 років тому

    love this laptop, just got mine today. First gaming laptop, keyboard is smooth and running games on it goes well as well (cs go, overwatch, league of legends)

    • @ShebeerPrince
      @ShebeerPrince 5 років тому

      I also want to buy this one. But I dont know which is the cheapest 1TB SSD suitable for this device. You got any idea? Thanks.

  • @rubenmateus6514
    @rubenmateus6514 4 роки тому +9

    Acer has a laptop version who goes by nitro 5 that is the same as this in everything, graphic card, processor, SSD, 144HZ, Killer Ethernet, with the same design too for the same price xD (my pc is an Acer too. 1000€ Specs: Gtx 1660ti, i5-9300h, 60hz screen, killer ethernet, 256gb SSD with dual M.2 Slots)

    • @xyonex3517
      @xyonex3517 4 роки тому

      It's worse even for the price

  • @affanmushtaq6985
    @affanmushtaq6985 2 роки тому +2

    Re- watching this to make my laptop feel new

  • @ozdemircihan9227
    @ozdemircihan9227 4 роки тому

    Just buying it today, thanks you for the review

    • @muhammadnaquib9569
      @muhammadnaquib9569 4 роки тому

      How your laptop doing right now.does the thermal is good.reach 90°?

    • @ozdemircihan9227
      @ozdemircihan9227 4 роки тому

      Naquib At Toifi very good, like 70-80 depend the game you play..

    • @muhammadnaquib9569
      @muhammadnaquib9569 4 роки тому

      Game like high end game(AAA) with ultra setting.does you got thermal throtteling

    • @ozdemircihan9227
      @ozdemircihan9227 4 роки тому

      Naquib At Toifi playing last call of duty warzone, not problem with this game for example with high setting

  • @thatonefruitthatistasty708
    @thatonefruitthatistasty708 4 роки тому

    Watching this on my helios 300. You and Jarrod's reviews helped me decide to buy this. Thank you.

    • @fm5m482
      @fm5m482 4 роки тому

      ThatOneFruit ThatIsTasty is it still worth around the end of 2019 and early 2020? Should I wait a bit longer to see what else is going to come out. Should I wait to see if the price will drop or anything else I should be aware of?

    • @thatonefruitthatistasty708
      @thatonefruitthatistasty708 4 роки тому

      @@fm5m482 I got it on sale so definitely worth it for me. It's the best laptop around in this price range currently but the 2020 model may improve on certain things. You won't see a graphical upgrade since new nvidia cards are still a ways off but it'll probably have an i7 10th gen core. 2019 model is definitely worth a buy though I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

    • @hmof826
      @hmof826 4 роки тому

      Did you're helios 300 not turn on?

    • @thatonefruitthatistasty708
      @thatonefruitthatistasty708 4 роки тому

      @@hmof826 ?

    • @hmof826
      @hmof826 4 роки тому

      @@thatonefruitthatistasty708 apparently some people have had some broken helios 300 when they ordered it, it didn't turn on for them

  • @warcrafthumanlord
    @warcrafthumanlord 5 років тому +4

    i am currently watching this on my 2018 17" acer predator helios 300.
    I can confirm that on several occasion's the temperature was at 98 degrees Celsius BUT this will only occur in 2 situations:
    First i notice this will happen in a demanding game since games use both processor and graphics card power to run (it is my theory that due to the heat pipes being so close the temperature of the processor and the graphics card are influencing each other raising the temperature) and when the processor hits about 40-50% usage and the graphics card is at 80%+, the temperatures reach the mentioned 98 degrees.
    The second scenario where this can happen is when doing heavy rendering scenes (for example Archicad with about 50.000 high definition objects with the medium settings and maximum details on 1080p photo render image. This process will be using the processor at 99% which in turn will cause the temperatures to reach 98 degrees or even 99 EVEN if the graphics card is still at 0-5% usage.
    This will not happen on graphics card renderings or when the graphics card is at 80-90%+ usage if the processor is bellow 40%.
    I can say that even though the temperatures where high i have never experienced a shutdown while using this device extensively as my main driver for gaming and 3D rendering (i use this laptop every day for 10h+ on average) since November of last year.
    The high temperatures happened in a fairly hot room (the temperatures during the renderings and gaming inside the room where at 40+ degrees Celsius although i think that the laptop was contributing much to this temperature, acting as a heater and raising the temperature quite a bit) the laptop also gets incredibly hot on the keyboard above the heat pipes and the processor/graphics card to the point where using the keyboard or touching this area will feel incredibly uncomfortable and you will be unable to do so for an extended period of time due to the intense heat.
    Although i guess the heating should be better on a 17" laptop compared to a 15" version i can see why users of those laptops would be getting the 100 degrees Celsius temperature and shutdowns. Also the laptop is 24/7 on a cooler pad with 2 big ventilators which have quite a bit of power and they are turned on always when rendering or playing games. Also predator sense (acer inbuilt fan speed control app) is on max fan speed with cool boost on and the graphics card not on turbo mode.
    Sorry for the big block of text >:0

  • @sonofodin5514
    @sonofodin5514 4 роки тому +8

    So pleased I ditched my desktop and got one of these. I can still hook up to my 1440p monitor and get some good fps with the 1660ti ... I've also ditched windows and installed Linux mint on mine... Loving it!

    • @born2win259
      @born2win259 4 роки тому

      Imagine if you got the RTX 2060

    • @ItachiRyu
      @ItachiRyu 4 роки тому

      @@born2win259 compared to the 1660ti the minor jump in fps isnt worth the price bump for a 2060 tbh

    • @born2win259
      @born2win259 4 роки тому

      Battle so they say, but my Asus GX502 didn’t have any other option but the 2060, 2070, or 2080(I got the 2070). I’m sure there has to be a difference or they wouldn’t make any sales.

    • @ItachiRyu
      @ItachiRyu 4 роки тому

      @@born2win259 plenty of comparison videos for 1660ti vs 2060 in laptops. see for yourself. the FPS jumps are there just not enough to justify the price bump imo

    • @born2win259
      @born2win259 4 роки тому

      Battle oh , yeah I got the 2070. I literally just got the GX502 yesterday. I’m going to run it on some games and see what kind of thermals I’m getting. I’m really looking for a laptop with good thermals (or at least doesn’t burn my fingers with the keyboard) and I also want it for school. Will have to see if this proves to be sufficient

  • @JohnJamesey
    @JohnJamesey 5 років тому

    Dave, I think you made an error, unless I missed something-you said there are 2 USB A and 1 USB C, but I see 3 USB A. If this is a technical misunderstanding or I misheard, my apologies. Always love your videos, the best tech reviews out there. Keep it up!

  • @hafiskm4305
    @hafiskm4305 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Dave ! 2020 is almost here. Can you make a video of best gaming laptops of 2019 on different category (Best value , Best performance ,best budget etc )

  • @ziq1450
    @ziq1450 4 роки тому +93

    me: *buys $1200 gaming laptop*
    also me: *plays roblox*

    • @jackkk5825
      @jackkk5825 4 роки тому +1

      bruh momento

    • @ziq1450
      @ziq1450 4 роки тому

      @@jackkk5825 true

    • @sowaaaa_
      @sowaaaa_ 4 роки тому

      @@ziq1450 did u get the 2020 version? Im geting it in 3 days and NOT to play roblox

    • @ziq1450
      @ziq1450 4 роки тому

      @@sowaaaa_ what?

    • @ziq1450
      @ziq1450 4 роки тому

      @@sowaaaa_ I didn't get it, it was a joke -_-

  • @lPelado
    @lPelado 5 років тому +5

    I wish XPS 15 this year could copy that thermal performance, as well as I hope it for X1E gen 2.

    • @Arul7X
      @Arul7X 5 років тому

      with that kind of chassy, they won't able to. just like macbook pro.

  • @wiffmastermase
    @wiffmastermase 2 роки тому +2

    After 2 years of constant gaming/ mining and being used in a desktop fashion; I can easily say these are some of the most robust laptops you can get. They are too powerful for the input given to them and take heat like it's nothing.
    I've put mine through some serious extremes and easily setup over 1,000 different laptops in my years of electronics retail. Take my word for it; Acer has come a long way.

  • @silverbackguerilla
    @silverbackguerilla 4 роки тому

    Watching on the predator helios rn!!! i love it.

  • @bored_abi
    @bored_abi 5 років тому +36

    Ok just got this and this is the best of the best . It has the best specs on the market for the budget that it withholds. If your a person who studies sincerely and plays for pleasure this is the one. I firmly repeat THIS IS THE ONE!!

    • @kibido7373
      @kibido7373 5 років тому

      how are the thermals under heavy gaming?

    • @HamuelPter
      @HamuelPter 4 роки тому

      broke bill gates is the fan loud?

    • @bored_abi
      @bored_abi 4 роки тому

      @@HamuelPter not really, unless it's in turbo mode

    • @HamuelPter
      @HamuelPter 4 роки тому

      broke bill gates okay thanks

    • @bored_abi
      @bored_abi 4 роки тому +1

      @@HamuelPter wait for the 2020 model to have the best future proof ig but If you want to save cash buy in the holidays

  • @enjoiadrian
    @enjoiadrian 5 років тому +4

    Would be great to see how the new ASUS TUF R7 1660 ti stacks up to this! ☺️

  • @omarturner3879
    @omarturner3879 4 роки тому

    Great review
    Please where did you get the lights in the background

  • @anselmgohrongen8595
    @anselmgohrongen8595 4 роки тому

    i bought the earliest version of this and i regret not waiting cuz it looks so good now!