Acer Swift 3vsAcer Predator Helios 500

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Acer
Acer Swift 3
Swift 3

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 3's performance is solid but not exceptional, mainly due to inconsistent gaming boosts.
The Acer Swift 3's build feels like a compromise between price and quality, lacking premium feel overall.
The Acer Swift 3's stunning display with vibrant colors and crisp text rendering is its major highlight.
The Acer Swift 3 boasts impressive features, including sleek design, long battery life, and Intel Core processors prominently.
Acer
Acer Predator Helios 500
Predator Helios 500

Quick Stats

The Acer Predator Helios 500 delivers impressive performance with seamless gaming experience and smooth visuals always ensured.
The Acer Predator Helios 500 has a sturdy build with noticeable big bezels and substantial weight.
The standout feature of the Acer Predator Helios 500 is its excellent 15.6-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The Acer Predator Helios 500's powerful GTX 1070 graphics is its most notable feature.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift 3
Winner
#751
Acer Predator Helios 500
#754
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift 3
#423
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 500
#633
Display
Acer Swift 3
#555
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 500
#578
Performance
Acer Swift 3
#717
Acer Predator Helios 500
#282
Winner
Build
Acer Swift 3
#362
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 500
#409
Features
Acer Swift 3
#165
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 500
#839

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift 3
Acer Acer Predator Helios 500
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-11370H
Intel Core i9-11980HK
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 165W)
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift 3

Strengths

The Swift 3 has a great screen, which actually makes quite a big difference I found.
The three by two aspect ratio is preferred over the standard aspect ratio of other laptops.
Light gaming is still possible on the regular Iris Xc graphics.
The materials and design of the Swift 3 are suitable for laptops in the £700-£800 range.
The battery life of both the Swift 3 and Swift 3X lasted the exact same time around 7 and a half hours, which is pretty average.

Weaknesses

Considering how much they cost, the materials and design start to feel a little bit cheap.
The top-end 3x has the same average 1080p screen as the base Swift 3, which costs about half the price from this £1100 asking price.
The webcam quality is not fantastic, it's quite noisy and the colors are a bit too saturated.
Sound quality was pretty weak on both machines, with tinny vocals and music and almost non-existent bass.
When you consider the top-end 3x has the same screen as the base Swift 3, which costs about half the price, it's hard to swallow the £1100 asking price.

Acer Predator Helios 500

Strengths

the keyboard on this is to die for, it's dreamy if you're actually buying this to type on as well as just use a gaming laptop
IPS display offers better viewing angles without color shift, unlike some other brands like Alienware that are still using TN panels
a fast refresh rate of 144Hz is perfect for gamers who want a smooth experience
the trackpad is actually very good, unlike most gaming laptops which tend to have subpar trackpads
The cooling on it is pretty good, you can put it on your lap and it won't get too hot
a rock-solid keyboard with a mechanical kind of feel to it

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Acer Swift 3

The Acer Swift 3 and Swift 3X are two laptops that promise impressive performance and sleek designs, but can they deliver? The Swift 3 boasts a spacious three-by-two aspect ratio screen, while the Swift 3X takes it up a notch with Intel's Iris Xe Max graphics. But is the added expense worth it? Does the Swift 3X's superior gaming capabilities justify its higher price tag? In this review, we'll put these laptops to the test and see which one comes out on top.

Acer Predator Helios 500

The Acer Predator Helios 500 is a behemoth of a gaming laptop that checks all the right boxes. With its 144Hz IPS display boasting impressive viewing angles, this device delivers smooth visuals and vibrant colors. The keyboard, a standout feature, offers a mechanical-like feel that's sure to delight typists and gamers alike. A powerful GTX 1070 GPU and robust cooling system make it suitable for demanding games and applications. Can this laptop live up to its promise and provide an exceptional gaming experience?

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