![]() ![]() There’s also an HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet port, SD card slot, and headphones/mic combo socket. Physical connectors include a total of four USB ports, of which, there are two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, and one Type-C port (USB 3.1 Gen1). The Power button is part of the cluster too, which we don’t quite like, and there’s only a single level of red LED backlighting for all keys. During regular typing, we often found ourselves fumbling and hitting the wrong keys. Acer has made space for a number pad but in doing so, it compromised on the spacing for the direction keys as well as the right Shift and Enter keys. The keys are decently spaced but aren’t very comfortable for typing. The trackpad is fairly big too, with smooth tracking and clicky buttons. There’s no flex when typing and there’s plenty of room even for large palms. The keyboard area feels vey sturdy, once again, thanks to the use of an aluminium plate. We found ourselves maxing out the brightness level most of the time, and it was still just about adequate. However, the brightness doesn’t get high enough for us. Colours are also good, this being an IPS panel. It has a 1920x1080-pixel resolution so visuals are sharp. The 15.6-inch panel has a non-reflective surface, which is good when you’re sitting under artificial lighting. The screen tilts back about 160 degrees and the hinge offers good torsion. There’s a single, long hinge, running across the length of the laptop that keeps the screen in place. We found a small degree of flex with the lid, but the metal plate ensures it doesn’t affect the the screen as there’s no visible pixel warping when you apply pressure. The base is made of plastic, and there are large vents on the bottom. However, the Predator logo isn’t backlit. The design is aggressive like before, with supercar-like exhaust vents around the back and reflective details on the lid. The body is still made mostly of plastic but Acer has provide some metal reinforcements for the lid and keyboard area. The 15.6-inch model is now slimmer than before and also lighter at 2.7kg (compared to 3.6kg). ![]() The design of the Helios 300 is similar to that of Acer’s previous Predator models, one of which we tested over a year ago, but with some new design cues and a lower weight. Acer Predator Helios 300 design and build quality ![]()
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