Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop, 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, PH315-53-72XD

This was my first gaming laptop or gaming computer purchase. Coming from an Xbox (Starting with Original Xbox) I can't believe what I was missing out on. Frame rates are excellent, speed is unparalleled, and access to games is just phenomenal. I'm extremely satisfied with this laptop. Side note: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the best deal in gaming and has made this purchase even better.Graphically, the Helios 300 is such a jump above console and I'm assuming with the RTX 2060, a jump above a lot of other gaming computers for the price. So far every game has played flawlessly. I have synced an Xbox one controller both wirelessly and with a USB cable. I've also connected a ps3 controller via USB. The smart controls and built-in button options are awesome. I bought a Razer Essential wired mouse to go with the computer and have really liked the options and customization that came with it.The screen with 144hz is simply incredible for a built-in screen. I intend to get a second monitor, but do not feel a rush for that. The 500gb hard drive has plenty of game space. I believe counting Warzone I have another 10 games with room to spare. The fan noise is completely acceptable given the impressive packaging, and thankfully it does an incredible job of keeping the temps very low. I have yet to need the turbo button at all. Every game runs on high settings at 1080p. Though adjusting some of the settings is extremely nice to boost FPS as you need to.One downside is the battery, but in some ways, this is simply irrelevant, I get a couple of hours with lighter games like Age of Empires or even low graphic Rocket Arena. Honestly, though no one is going to play CoD or Apex on the go so this battery is not really a concern. The fact remains is that you get an i7-10 and an RTX 2060 for less than anyone else.Build quality is very stout minus the screen and upper bezels - they are slightly flimsy, especially compared to my work Macbook Pro. However, the included case should keep it plenty safe should you take it on the go. Though it seems that most laptop gamers actually treat their laptops as stationary "desktops" rather than on the go machines.I've enjoyed customizing the machine and adding all of the various game launches. Lots of free games to be had out there.To wrap this up, I can't speak highly enough of this machine. As an entry point to PC Gaming, I feel like I jumped up into the good stuff right off the bat. The Predator Helios 300 is a great gaming PC that can easily hang with most desktop PCs. If you are coming from a console it's genuinely a night and day experience. Welcome to the future of gaming, welcome to affordable high-end gaming.

Reviewing model PH315-53-72XD. I'm in my 60s and have been PC gaming since the late 1980's owning mostly Dell and Acer desktops through the years. Five years ago I built a desktop gaming PC. This is my first laptop of any kind.I decided to replace my HUGE gaming desktop rig with a laptop so researched gaming laptops for about four months. I was about to go with a Lenovo Legion when I stumbled onto this Helios 300 on June 24 (2020). I thought the price ($1,199.99) had to be a mistake. Other systems with this video card, storage, and 10th gen i7 processor were running around $1500 minimum. A few more days of research and I started to find positive reviews that actually linked to this exact listing...so I bought it.For my purposes, this laptop is perfect. I wanted to simply replace my gaming desktop with something I could connect my monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers to, then, when necessary, disconnect and take somewhere. So far, a month later, I couldn't be happier.The other reviews are correct, the battery life is awful. I played Civilization VI (on highest graphic settings) and the battery went from 95% to 9% in about 48 minutes. But for me, that's not an issue as I always play plugged in. The battery does not deplete nearly as quickly if you're just surfing, emailing, etc., but if you're wanting a laptop that you can rarely plug in, this isn't it.I wanted to purchase an extra power cord so that I could leave my main power cable plugged in under my desk at home, then have a second that I could take with me. That proved to be a challenge as ACER does not sell one (at least at the time of this writing, one month after purchase). Even when chatting with Acer Sales, they were mystified that they were unable to find one. Furthermore, I could not find one for sale anywhere.A second chat session with Acer a week later turned me on to their accessory supplier, Capital Data. I contacted them and they were able to sell me an extra power kit...for $115 plus shipping. I paid it, as I really wanted the second power cable. But ouch. It took two weeks to arrive, but I now have my "travel cable".You've no doubt read about the features and specs, etc., so I'll just say this. The desktop PC I built five years ago was still fast and functional. But this laptop is noticeably faster and quieter. Yes, the fans kick in when gaming heavily, but the noise is still not as loud as my desktop was. I love the startup speed, keyboard, screen, etc. When I'm not using my connected monitor, this laptop screen is really crisp and bright. The software tools Acer provides are great. You can customize many aspects of your machine.The computer world changes fast so research is always a good idea, but for the price and time I purchased this, it was five stars. Have fun!