Acer Helios 300 2019 vs 2018 - Worth Upgrading?

[@JarrodsTech]

The new Acer Nitro 5 arrived today, and the Acer Triton 500 testing is almost complete!

[@adilakhtar007]

Review the new Acer Nitro 5 plz 😘

[@OmgItsTheBlindBandit]

Please do the Y545!

[@beliveinurself]

Was really hoping the Y740 review would land today. Big sale ends tonight.... might just take the plunge.

[@trcs3079]

Definitely test the 2019 acer nitro 5 when you have a chance. I bought mine on Umart, but due to the misleading layout on their website, I bought the 60hz display thinking it was 144hz due to said misleading layout of wording and didn't specify which 2019 model was actually the 144hz one (already contacted their "tech" support team, even though I advised them this is a marketing issue. So I'd love to know how far the difference of Hz display and if it's worth continuing my case with them.

[@NobleStoneUK]

Yo the man!

[@lickingtoasters3314]

Gotta love these vids. Yours, Stephen from OwnOrDisown, and Bob of BOAT are my go-to everytime for tech stuff. Awesome to watch while saving for the dream laptop. More power to you guys

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers! Yeah I agree those guys make awesome stuff 👍

[@tryintech839]

BOAT is the GOAT. Jared, you and Steve are aces, too.

[@krunokirhenmajer1652]

I got to say the 2060rtx model is a charm. I had the hp omen 15 2018 but I gave it to my brother and I was missing a laptop. Acer did a excellent job this year on the helios 300 but its not a tuning laptop. The predator software is limiting you quite a lot. ( check what I mean on Bobs channel) But for someone who doesn’t plan to tweak the laptop and just use it out of the box its a killer machine. Keep up the good work Jarod! I noticed that Bob and Steven took some things from you in their videos for example to let people know how does the keyboard sound when typing and the camera looks like. Nice to see you guys are cooperating together and improving together. And you are the best imo out of all the other tech youtubers and you cover far more details than anyone else. Hope you guys will be on the top of the food chain one day ;)

[@JarrodsTech]

Haha thanks, and good to hear it's working well!

[@Akashdeepkashyap]

Bro is the rtx model worth it?I am really confused between the GTX 1660ti and rtx 2060 model.Are you using dual channel memory?

[@krunokirhenmajer1652]

@@Akashdeepkashyap the 1660TI is more than enough IF you don't need RTX and since RTX is still in development and the 2060 is actually not that strong.Its more like future proofing, meaning you are hoping that you will be able to utilize this technology in the future. As far as the money goes, 1660ti is the way to go If you want to spare some bucks and you don't need RTX. Why I went with the 2060 then you wonder? The reason is that here in Europe the model that comes with 1660ti doesn't have dual channel RAM memory and in fact it only comes with 8 gigs of ram stick and some even have 256 gig SSD . That is why I went with 2060 because it has 16 gigs of RAM in dual channel and 512 SSD. If you are ordering from America than the 1660TI model also comes with 16 gigs of Ram and 256 gig SSD but you will miss out on the RGB keyboard because in the US market the 1660TI comes with only blue lightning as far as I am informed. Hope this helps and you can ask about anything. Cheers!

[@piarot7767]

@@krunokirhenmajer1652 Isn't it possible to upgrade from 8GB to 16GB? (on the gtx 1660 ti model)

[@krunokirhenmajer1652]

Pia Rot its possible to upgrade but Im not sure If it void your warranty. (I think not but you never know.) And some people don’t know how to do it but If you want and you can go for it!

[@nhatube69]

What more could you ask for in a review? These reviews cover every aspect one needs to make purchasing consideration with graphics and speech perfectly paced. Keep up the great work sir! Big fan.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@patcharanimitpornsuko362]

Jarrod = the best tech review ever channel !

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@imakesushinotsushit]

Number 1

[@netweed09]

Really, he is immense

[@sikandarjaved9953]

How do you keep uploading EXACTLY what I'm looking for?! Keep up the great work Jarrod ;)

[@JarrodsTech]

I'm reading your mind 😎 haha thanks!

[@mr.fruitffxv]

Damn!!!..the 2019 model is sick My fav part is the bezel and it’s my fav colour “blue”😍 Thanks for the video🙏🏻

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem!

[@elfrgane9979]

How is the best plz?

[@DPEIW]

I like the new one...because of the smaller bezels and blue accents.(and also better performance)

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah fair enough

[@XxWarmancxX]

For me I just couldn't justify it while the 2018 model with 256gb pcie SSD and 144hz screen was only $900. Got my SSD from my desktop and Bam, game ready for less than 1k

[@turbomoist7143]

DPEIW Creations i like the laptop that costs 100 dollars because I dont have to spend my life earnings on it

[@puig2k587]

@@turbomoist7143 life savings? Lol

[@OGHG771]

Thank you for taking the time to make this!

[@JarrodsTech]

👍👍

[@kuzonCS2]

Helios 300 2019 vs Legion y740 The ultimate showdown!

[@JarrodsTech]

I'll be comparing it with the Y540 as I had it with same specs, the Y740 I had had 8th gen CPU and 2070 Max-Q so can't really compare apples to apples unfortunately.

[@chickenclips]

that's not comparing apples with apples

[@kuzonCS2]

@@JarrodsTech amazing. Looking forward to it.

[@danlatu209]

@@JarrodsTech Which one is more reliable? My 1 year old Y530 is stuck in Lenovo service center for dead right fan. Board is out of stock so not sure when my computer is coming home? They also can't upgrade my screen to 144hz so I'm thinking of buying 2019 Helios???? I use this to velocidrone sim and rainbow six siege. Any other recommendations Jarrod for 1k$ with 144hz?

[@soujanyalamba3241]

Been waiting for this video forever❤️

[@JarrodsTech]

It's finally here!

[@totallynotaliar9912]

I have been looking for something like this for ages. I can't believe it took someone this long to make this, thank you Jarrod, you are my hero

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem, I mean to be fair it takes a long time to do a full comparison like this, and it also took some time to dig up an older helios 300 😁

[@semba_9676]

the performance of the 1660ti is almost as the same of gtx1070

[@ElectronicShredder]

So, for someone coming from a 3 year old Gtx 1060 laptop is it worth the change or wait and save for a rtx 2070?

[@semba_9676]

@@ElectronicShredder absolutely worth it.. But if you find a good deal of GTX1070 specialy right now it's better than 1660ti

[@ElectronicShredder]

@@semba_9676 that's good to know, thx!

[@urlover7415]

@@ElectronicShredder not really, it depends on the laptop itself, 4 example an msi gtx 1070 laptop runs way slower than this acer 300 1660ti !, Dont just rush on any laptop with 1070 & choose wisely, the build of the laptop has alot of impact on performance aswell !, I'd personally go with this 2019 model over any last year 1070 laptop cz its a much better well rounded laptop & much cheaper (was on sale 4 999$ b4 2 !)

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah it's doing quite well.

[@FrozenVision11]

Acer's predator helios gaming laptops are on the right track in every category, i bought the helios 300 (2019) after your several reviews on them. Can't say I'm disappointed in anyway. So thnx alot.

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem, good to hear it's going well!

[@pranavpieces]

Please compare laptops with gtx 1660ti and rtx 2060!!

[@NOSfusion]

3 2060 laptops vs 3 1660ti laptops

[@JarrodsTech]

I want to I just need more machines with each spec.

[@TsunaXZ]

Yes please!

[@Anshul42]

Awesome Video

[@JarrodsTech]

I started testing the Y540 undervolted today 👌

[@2mattdell]

Yes we want a video y540 vs helios 300

[@ThomasSmith-sq6ur]

Wow! Incredibly thorough review! Thank you.

[@JarrodsTech]

Happy to help!

[@jacoras2296]

In South Africa Acer sells the 2018 model with the 2019 specs in 2020 as a new laptop

[@Pepniti]

You’re the best tech gaming channel man!

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@Red_Bishop]

Finally. Someone made a video about this. Thanks mate

[@JarrodsTech]

Woohoo!

[@Emma-pv2uu]

I'm looking for laptops to get in the future and the COMMENTS of a video led me to helios 300.. Dang, 2019 model looks amaazingg

[@JarrodsTech]

🤩

[@LargeKhoiFish]

not only exactly what i was looking for because ive been very interested in this new helios but created with perfection, side by side video comparison was much appreciated Jarrod, many thanks.

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem at all, cheers!

[@ahmadasyraf3364]

I just bought acer predator helios 300 2018 i7 8750h + gtx 1060 is it still worth

[@JarrodsTech]

It's ok, but as you can see here the new is quite a bit better in most regards.

[@themarcus1993]

Yeah i just bought the 2018 model aswell. But the dollar difference for the 2018 vs 2019 is 800-900$ for me at least

[@kanjiao]

Me too

[@iimeliodas]

After finally deciding, I'm getting this, should arrive tomorrow. Thanks for all the videos and information! I, along with I'm sure many others appreciate it. One thing that's quite annoying though, here in the UK, for some reason, it's priced way higher than it is in the us, like a good few hundred dollars difference for, not just the same, but a better 16gb model over the 8gb I had to buy due to there not even being a 16gb option in the UK. I'm sure it won't be hard to replace the memory but it sure is annoying lol.

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem, happy to help! Yeah in Australia it's about the equivalent of $1500-1600 USD, other countries just get ripped seems to be the way it goes.

[@rodman728]

hey Jarrod, love your vids but hope you could do a Helios 300 vs Triton 500 to see which one would be better since you’re doing a triton 500 review anyway, thanks!

[@JarrodsTech]

Would be good if I had the 2060 Helios 300, not sure how useful it'd be to compare with the 1660 Ti Helios 300 / Triton 500 with 2060, or is that exactly what you're after?

[@rodman728]

Jarrod'sTech 1660ti or 2060 Helios 300 would still be good to compare with the Triton 500, since me and maybe other people are deciding on which one to buy since they have similar price ranges

[@RoshanPaudelrp]

Thank you for your hardwork and determination to make this video worth watching. Keep it up

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@mobaplayers4534]

2019 model is like Hoover when I play game.The other day my neighbour came and said you have been cleaning for 3 hours.I said it's just my new gaming laptop .

[@JarrodsTech]

Lol

[@hasanmeady7719]

Me too So i disable turbo mode Iam playing at auto mode with 86 c average

[@murifedontrun3363]

@@hasanmeady7719 don't you think that's quite a high temperature or is it expected?

[@Petar120]

Why does your 2019 model has RGB keyboard? My friend bought the same model and has no RGB, only 1 color, what?

[@JarrodsTech]

There are different models with different lighting options.

[@Jarxay]

Jarrod'sTech Hey Jarrod. Does the 2019 come in red)

[@misfitpants54]

I can't wait to see you test the Helios 700.

[@JarrodsTech]

Me too!

[@Darkswordz]

Jarrod, is it possible to upscale the resolution to simulate 1440p performance?

[@JarrodsTech]

Maybe, I've never really tried as I figure there's no point if the machine isn't available with a 1440p option.

[@Dionis_Preacher]

With 27" 2k monitor it will be amazing with 1660ti!

[@ilija_duga]

I bought the 2018 model due to the fact that it was 900$ on primeday, out of the box playing apex on any settings I was hitting 90-95 degrees celsius. After undervolting and windows optimization I am hitting 80-85, I am planing on buying a cooling pad to get temps down do a max. of 80-83. The performance is good, I can play on max settings no problem. I haven't tried any benchmark yet, I am surprised that it thermal throttles so much because while playing games it seems fine. I'm alright with my purchase since I don't have a warranty (will bring it to EU), I was sceptical of the overall longevity and wanted to save some money. I hope this helps someone who considers the 2018 model due to the pricing.

[@JarrodsTech]

Cool, good to hear it's going well!

[@StAsMaNnX]

Dear Jarrod. I have cpu throttling problem on my 2018 helios 300. Will i have the same problem on the 2019? (MAX fans on). Please, answer.

[@JarrodsTech]

The new one does run cooler, but it's also undervolted out of the box which helps with thermals. I've covered them in depth in this video though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apTHomNof8iHfbc

[@CyberVargr]

there's a lot of info about undervolting on the fb helios 300 grp too

[@pathofexile7529]

Buy cooling pad and change your thermal paste and cleaning your laptop go long way of keep thermals normal.

[@HKdagreat]

Станислав Строянецкий I replaced my thermal paste with Kryonaut Grizzly and undervolted my CPU to solve the throttling problem. It runs perfectly now with max temps reaching 80 degrees on full load.

[@XxWarmancxX]

On the 2018 Helios 300 I have issues with temps being near 90 or 95° under full load (CPU+GPU maxed out or close to it). I am going to try re-applying thermal paste but I'm hesitant to try. I don't know if I can do it with what I have but I can't have a airplane jet engine for a laptop

[@MGDConsumer]

Thank you for the reviews! I own the new Helios 300 and love it so far. Only con for me is the backlight bleed but rarely notice it. What are your thoughts on ideal undervolt settings for the new model? Right now I have mine set at CPU -.15 and GPU -.08. I see in the video you undervolted to -.17. I watched all your other videos for this laptop as well so I’m curious on your thoughts for ideal/best undervolt settings? Thanks again!

[@JarrodsTech]

Good to hear, basically there is no ideal it just depends on what you're able to get as each chip has different limits, I've had some CPUs that wouldn't go below -0.07v for instance. Generally I just go with -0.15v in my videos as it almost always works so I think it's a good representation of what other people would actually be able to replicate.

[@MGDConsumer]

​@@TabalugaDragon Thanks Tabaluga, correct, I use ThrottleStop and have the Intel GPU at -.08. You're saying I can undervolt the Nvidia GPU as well? I"m new to all this and want my temps cooler so any advice you have is appreciated.

[@RJADHARSH]

I undervolted the cpu and OCed the gpu in my friend's 2018 model and its pretty decent.

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice!

[@FrankoWanko]

Any idea how I can do it and what doea OC'ed mean

[@ottomanherox]

@@FrankoWanko means overclocked. You can use MSI afterburner to undervolt it aswell, you use Throttlestop to undervolt CPU, lots of guides online on both.

[@frost6296]

You put a lot of work into your videos. Thank you for helping me pick my new laptop. You got a new Subscriber.

[@JarrodsTech]

Happy to help, welcome to the channel!

[@brendonlim6327]

Nice Video! Could you do a review on the new Asus ROG Strix G please?

[@brendonlim6327]

I'm considering to buy either this one or the Asus ROG Strix Scar 2 with the RTX 2060

[@JarrodsTech]

I've been waiting on ASUS for months, they said there is some delay getting review units in Australia, so still waiting on them.

[@ljwall3919]

i got the new 2019 version and i absolutely love it. i put in a 1tb Firecuda drive. Runs everything quite well

[@JarrodsTech]

Good to hear!

[@hasanmeady7719]

Me too but very hot i have 86 average temp when play8ng battelfield v

[@gredeldsklnt3961]

@@hasanmeady7719 man you should be greatful, I am comming from a dell g3 and alienware those things are microwaves 100c all the time and they have to thermalthrottle to low the temps, so you cant never keep the clock speeds of 4ghz instead helios 300 is way better

[@WilliamHalverd]

Still have the 2018 edition,looks good for me!

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice!

[@WilliamHalverd]

In your opinion,is still worth?

[@yogeshkumar-bk3em]

2019 model was game changer in terms of cooling management and performance. Regretting by having 2018 model. That time no other laptops were having good cooling system.

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah I know what you mean, heat was less of an issue with 7th gen maxing out at 4 cores, then 8750h after was where things started to get much hotter

[@patrickbonning8283]

Watching this from my 2019 Helios 300 that I got on prime day for $999. Can't recommend it enough!

[@JarrodsTech]

That was a great deal!

[@dannyreynolds9355]

Just purchased the 2019 version and will be my first acer laptop hoping for great things as I've been stuck on the Lenovo Legion Y520 for years heh. Thanks for the review really helped decide between this and the asus ROG :)

[@abg7135]

When can i buy the 2019 version in my country i cant find it anywhere (i live in the Netherlands)

[@JarrodsTech]

Not sure sorry, I honestly don't know any stores in your country to even begin checking.

[@abg7135]

Jarrod'sTech np man Thx for replying anyways ill do Some more research myself

[@suzandurmaz4697]

The channel is going to the 100 k subscriber. Very happy to see how growing up

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@Harry_irl]

Damn, i literally bought the 2018 mode (but with 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD) yesterday

[@Emdrag13]

Return it then the 2019 been out since February

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah I'd try stop it if you can.

[@XxWarmancxX]

I got the 2018 model. It was 400$ cheaper on Amazon, the only retailer that'd ship on a day I'd be home. It's fine for me, I just wish it wasn't a jet engine and wish it also didn't heat super hot lol

[@therealslimaddy]

@@XxWarmancxX hows does it stand so far ? Any heating issues. I'm planning to repaste mine.

[@tatespeech5197]

I have been waiting for this comparison for some time now💜

[@JarrodsTech]

💜

[@ma23zen]

Watching this review from YEMEN I must sell my car to buy this Laptop 😂 Anyway u r the best ,, big like

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@hateoverlove1]

Is the civil war still going on in your country?

[@ma23zen]

Unfortunately yes 😔 and we cant travel to any country to get Political asylum ,, our life in ADEN so hard ,, pray for us 👐🏻

[@hateoverlove1]

@@ma23zen Damn sorry to hear that man ill be praying for you and your loved ones. Stay safe

[@ma23zen]

@@hateoverlove1 thanks for ur kind feelings ❤

[@jakeyaboi6824]

I almost bought the 2018 before I realized there was a 2019. I wasn’t sure if it was worth it though. This is the absolute perfect video I have been searching for and I just ordered the 2019 because of it. It should be quite the upgrade from my 9yr old Toshiba I got for $250. Thank you.

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice, yeah will be a massive improvement over that!

[@Pablo-bp7pv]

Can you do a video of laptop vs PC you should get them at similar specs hooked up to a external monitor with like 1080p and 1440p but just and idea

[@JarrodsTech]

It's hard to find a comparable CPU but even then it sort of defeats the purpose by making them the same, probably better to use two machines worth the same amount of money or something.

[@Pablo-bp7pv]

Yeah that would be interesting to see how the performance is between both cause I’m deciding wether to get a PC or get another laptop to take out but I don’t want a laptop that looks all gamer I was looking at the msi p65 with 2060 or gs65 and have it connected to external display either 1440p 144hz or 1080p 240hz and maybe a egpu but just wondering what they compare to a pc

[@Pablo-bp7pv]

TabalugaDragon I guess for it to be fair get a PC and monitor for the same price as the laptop it is getting compared to

[@Deadalii]

acer predator helios 300 or hp omen 15 ? and why

[@JarrodsTech]

I haven't used the HP Omen so I cannot comment at this time.

[@akrh78]

i have the 2018 model and planning to buy the 2019 model during the black friday if there was an offer (there was a 200$ discount on this model last year and i bought it) thanks for your perfact review, i got every information i wanted, awesome job

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem at all!

[@bhanuteja7007]

finally! well-spent 17mins of the day( 2sec for buffering)

[@JarrodsTech]

👍

[@Fahad-xl9qf]

Hi Jarrod, Thanks for great review. I really like your videos. I was thinking about buying Acer Predator Helios 500 but it is pricey compared to this new Acer Predator Helios 300 2019 model. So do you think there is great difference in both laptops in terms of performance and should I go with Acer Predator Helios 300 2019 model?

[@JarrodsTech]

Helios 300 will perform very well, 500 is much bigger with better cooling, but the 1070 likely isn't all that much better than a 1660 Ti (it's just a little ahead of a 2060), depends more on if you want a bigger machine, or if you want more CPU power the 8 core Ryzen CPU will be a good option with the 500.

[@prism2]

Wow, i am really considering getting one of these... (2019)

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice, let us know how it goes if you go for it!

[@jimhuang7547]

Great review of the two machines. I've got the 2017 and 2019 models and both are great laptops. The older models do show their age in terms of design when paired next to the new 2019 model. As far as performance wise, the 2019 pulls ahead with the new 1660 ti card. This laptop is a definite buy when priced at $999. Look out for Black Friday deals in November!

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks! Yeah the $999 prime day sale was crazy good value!

[@Chorzow24]

Acer Helios 300 vs Lenovo Legion y540 :)

[@JarrodsTech]

I'm working on it.

[@briancamilleri6200]

Were you using Turbo Mode on the 2019 in those FPS tests?

[@Elcompa.45]

I wish someone would gift me one from my amazon wishlist 😢

[@JarrodsTech]

same

[@SHABSOL]

Love your channel bro, you work so hard to bring us the honest reviews. Keep it up

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@eldeni24]

In case you consider adding/swapping test games, I'd be interested to see tests in Destiny 2. I don't know if it has a built-in benchmark though

[@JarrodsTech]

I'm always happy to add more, I just need to see a bunch of people ask for it before I will buy it and kick out another from the list 😅

[@Owais2wolverine]

Jarrod'sTech I think destiny 2 is free atm😄 , could be wrong but it was being given last week if I remember

[@albnagithewoat1131]

Another awesome video Jarrod! Do you have any idea when you will be getting your hands on the new Zephyrus S GX502? I would really love a review from you because I plan on buying it, and your reviews are very in-depth and helpful.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks, still not sure, they told me about a month ago that there were delays getting review units in Australia and that this could take 1-2 months, so hopefully not too much longer, but yeah I'm waiting on them.

[@chickenclips]

Great video dude

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@Timothymukansi]

Amazing and informative video Jarrod. Subscribed. And I'm definitely buying the Helios 2019 soon

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks, welcome to the channel!

[@bainbaakii]

My god I just discovered your channel so informative and elegant! I have the 2018 model and I've had it for about a year now and my god the thermals are absolutely disgusting and to top it all off I live in a very hot country 😂😂 I get about 99 celsius both GPU and CPU even with max fan speed lol

[@bainbaakii]

I'm curious if you know which gaming laptop has the best low heat thermals?

[@JarrodsTech]

Ouch! Welcome to the channel! Hmm not really sure because I don't really make a big list of all the results and rank them, nothing instantly stands out in my mind as being super cool for me to mention any, but I've got results with the same tests in all my videos which should be comparable.

[@SD-ef4qp]

are there any reviews lined up for new asus rog zephyrus 2019 models?

[@JarrodsTech]

Waiting on ASUS to have review units in Australia, they told me there is a delay getting them.

[@SD-ef4qp]

@@JarrodsTech - Just purchased GU502.. yet to receive it. Ur views really helped me zero in on this. Thnks.

[@nikjojo]

thanks for straight to the point comparison

[@JarrodsTech]

Happy to help!

[@venialivelizard]

You really helped me make up my mind between them. I know without a doubt I'm getting the most for my money. Saving up for the 2019 model is the best choice

[@JarrodsTech]

Happy to help!

[@skn180]

hey jarrod how about a long term review of your Aero 15X that u got last year.

[@JarrodsTech]

😎

[@skn180]

@@JarrodsTech haha i thought u might not read this one

[@i_am_Sabhi]

Hi Jarrod.... I love your videos... You give the tiniest details much importance.... Good Job!!! 🔥🔥

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@omar11806]

Thanks man this helps a lot. Keep up the good work

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem!

[@becaliteodora3285]

Nice comparisions Jarrod 😁

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@armanhadi777]

Fan here. Amazing content as always. Can you do one for the Dell G7s too? Thanks.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks, yes I want to do the G5 and G7, it's on the to-do list, it's just a huge list.

[@avinashpathak3773]

Watching your 1st video and already a fan...!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@JarrodsTech]

😁

[@justingurries2252]

Hey Jarrod I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, I am trying to find the perfect laptop for both college and gaming with a price that’s not way too expensive. I’ve watched a lot of your videos, would you say this 2019 version is a good choice for college work as well as some gaming when I’m home?

[@JarrodsTech]

Yes I think so, it's good value for money for everything it's got on offer.

[@1234isro9986]

Your videos are very informative and always watch your review before I buy a laptop. Watched your review on Acer Helios 300 2019 and importing it from US to India (as there was a good deal on Amazon and its not available in India yet). I haven't received the laptop yet but as I am trying to get more info on this laptop, I am concerned to see many consumers are complaining about issues they are facing with this product. Main issues are black screen, BIOS, very bad backlight. I would appreciate if you could address these issues in a video along with potential fixes.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks! Unfortunately both of these machines have already been sent to Acer so I can't do further testing, however I have tested backlight bleed in this video and both laptops in more depth in the full reviews linked in the description. Not really much you can do to fix bleed though except try adjust the pressure from the screen exterior on the panel.

[@1234isro9986]

@@JarrodsTech Thanks for your response. Do you suggest to import this laptop from US without warranty when many are facing mentioned issues with this product?

[@deshn21]

Very useful vid. Thanks for making this.

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem at all!

[@stephenkrus]

Good job benchmarking these! 👑👌👍

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@alphagamer8894]

they two have different gfx cards. what if we compare i7 1050ti vs i5 1650? will there be any major diff

[@SagazHero]

Hello Jarrod, First thank you for all awesome notebook reviews. I'd like to add one more thing that maybe you could consider on your video reviews. how are the quality of power adapter plugs. For example Lenovo's Y540 as I see is equal to Thinkpad ones and boy they are great. This is an important thing to consider because accidentally we can kick our notebooks power cable and sometimes the plug in the notebook breaks requiring assistance just to put the DC plug back in place. Just a tip. My old laptop with traditional DC plug I use very carefully so that it can last more. It's a Samsung RF511 i7 gt540m (It sucks for current games) and now I am looking for renewing it maybe with a gtx 1660 ti or maybe rtx 2060 if my budget allows

[@SagazHero]

Continuing... I was going to buy the y540 but I've seen some people had issues with its cooling system. And searching about Helios 300 here in Brazil's Google I got many links to screen replacements. So I'd to ask you this. Wich would you choose...(all rtx 2060 144hz). Helios 300, Y540 or Samsung Odyssey 2? Thinking about heavy use that requires a lot from the cooling system

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers! I guess I'm not really sure how to fairly compare plugs, open to suggestions. I'd get Y540 personally for the reasons mentioned in my Y540 vs Helios comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqrKmISwj9KAaqs never used any Samsung stuff so can't fairly compare unfortunately :(

[@ash85239]

I bought my brand new Acer predator 2017 with i5, 1050ti 128gb and 1 tb , in just 14999 rs that is only 217 USD only, from Flipkart big billion day sale, that was price error deal, but order got delivered

[@Josh-dr2im]

Ashu 3850 perhaps it was a refurbished one

[@JarrodsTech]

Sounds like a pretty good deal

[@junsoro1349]

2018 acer helios is available at 600$ cheaper then the new 2019 model in my place ... is the price worth the buy ? Or should i still go for 2019 model !?

[@JarrodsTech]

Hmm that is quite a big difference, depends if the results in this video for it still look fine for you and what ever you want to use it for. Worth considering the 1060 graphics used in it is close to 3 years old now, still works decent but yeah.

[@junsoro1349]

@@JarrodsTech ok . Thnx man ..

[@TheRealShinyHeinielol]

I’m getting the 2019 512gb (gigabyte also known as storage) so I hope it will be here and also keep up the good work

[@rahmanishtiaquejoy4223]

Awesome video as usual

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@Dionis_Preacher]

You're breathtaking!

[@JarrodsTech]

🤩

[@cj7073]

You're breathtaking

[@Dionis_Preacher]

@@cj7073 no, you're breathtaking!

[@cj7073]

@@Dionis_Preacher All of us are breathtaking!

[@clarencelsz]

Are you going to do a video on the asus zephyrus m gu502gu with the 1660 ti?

[@JarrodsTech]

Yes, once they send it to me.

[@TEAMPHHrollsUSD]

i purchased the 2018 model and coming from a 2011 qosmio it was a huge upgrade. for the price on sale for 850 i am really happy. i casually game and dont play any recent games so i cant really push that the graphics card is super bomb. but the older games i saved this machine flys through them. also remember the 2019 model the power cable plugged in covers the air vent.

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice, yeah that would be a huge change!

[@Raduldo]

Quick question, and I would really appreciate the answer. How does the new model of Helios 300 compare against Lenovos Y540 in terms of video editing? And is there any other laptop in the same price range that you could recommend for the same purpose? Thank you

[@JarrodsTech]

I actually have a full comparison between those two laptops coming out Monday. While I don't explicitly test video editing, the comparison shows other performance metrics which should help you decide. Basically if you're willing to put the same CPU undervolt/GPU overclock on the Y540, the two are extremely close in performance, in terms of out of the box the Helios 300 is tuned better.

[@Raduldo]

@@JarrodsTech Thank you, will look out for that one on Monday.

[@RubyyVista]

Do the Helios 300 2019 models in the US come with the rainbow keyboard lights?

[@JarrodsTech]

I think it varies by models, some models have it, some don't, I'm not sure what the full model number of either is though.

[@Tkatechy]

watching with my 2019 predator, lovely laptop

[@jumoomartin5377]

Hey man, just wondering if you've managed to get your hands on the 17 inch variant of the Helios 300? Harvey Norman has them available in a few places with a GTX2070, i7-9750H, 512SSD + 2TBHDD for 3500. That actually seems pretty reasonable for those specs do you think?

[@JarrodsTech]

Never had a chance to test the 17" unfortunately, sounds good spec wise, but not really sure how that stacks up in AUD, I guess same price as the Y740 though that does have G-Sync and Thunderbolt.

[@jumoomartin5377]

@@JarrodsTech Thanks for the quick reply as always, sorry I should have mentioned that was AUD$3500. And after looking into it appears to be a Harvey Norman exclusive. I reckon that could be the one I'm looking for after spending three weeks researching laptops. And your videos have helped considerably so thank you!

[@brentweaver9439]

Very informative review great video!

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@tekina7969]

Hey man i was thinking of going for the 17 inch version with 1660ti but the new tuf a15 is a tough competitor what do u think?

[@rarinth]

The new helios 300 (2019) is rgb but it does not move on 4 zone only, you can change how it would show on the PredatorSense software

[@himalayachaudhary5997]

Very best comparison bw the two on whole youtube.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@citizenkane4382]

Great review ! Helped me allot. Tx

[@JarrodsTech]

Good to hear!

[@fai398]

The best laptop KZbin channel by far ❤️✌️ Thanks for the comparison

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers! No problem 👌

[@fai398]

@@JarrodsTech just made this a while lot easier

[@burnedell]

Mate loving your videos. Looking forward to hearing about the Helios 300 vs the 500. Looking to upgrade my old MacBook to decent gaming laptop and your videos have me set on an acer helios. Where would you buy in Australia? seeing jb hi fi and officeworks don’t seem to stock the 2019 models. Liked and subbed anyway

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers, welcome to the channel! I have only seen it at Scorptec so far, I've bought from there before and it seemed fine.

[@burnedell]

Jarrod'sTech thanks mate I’ll have a look

[@philliptruong9130]

I might have missed it but for future videos can you also test these laptops for content creation? I am currently shopping around for a multi usage laptop. I think the Helios 300 is the best value laptop but I am not sure if it does well on content creation. May you please advise? Thank you.

[@JarrodsTech]

Maybe. I want to, it's honestly just a pain to install the Adobe suite and kick out my editing PC and move licenses all the time so I get lazy about it. That laptop should be good though.

[@philliptruong9130]

@@JarrodsTech Okay, sounds great. Thank you for the fast response. I will place an order for this Helios 300.

[@philliptruong9130]

@@JarrodsTech One last question. Will you be reviewing the HP Omen 15 anytime soon?

[@JarrodsTech]

Unfortunately HP don't send me review units and they cost too much in my country for me to buy just to review, sorry, hopefully it will be possible in future if they decide to get in contact.

[@dogukancam7450]

Best compare channel :)

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@jlui0357]

Hey Jarrod! The 2018 Version is currently selling for $830, do you think it's worth it for the price?

[@JarrodsTech]

Hard to say, I'd still say no if you can get the 2019 on sale, it was $999 a couple of days ago again.

[@jlui0357]

Ohh, okay thanks :)

[@SniperX00]

Hey I have the 2018 predator helios 300 and as you now the cpu's degree can reach the 90° 95°. But are there problems resulting from this or the cpu can hold this degree?

[@JarrodsTech]

Not really, but it's hard to say. Basically the CPU is designed with a limit and will just thermal throttle back to stay below this point and prevent damage, however in general heat is bad for components over long periods of time, it's just impossible to say if it will actually make a meaningful difference to you over the life span of the machine or not, there's no hard data around this.