Acer or Dell?

[Ritzkpl]

Which one would you guys choose(mainly for gaming) & why?:

Acer Predator Helios 300

Ram : 16 GB

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

GPU: GeForce GTX 1060-6GB

Storage: 256 GB SSD

Display: 1920 x 1080 15.6"  IPS

USB: 2.0 x 2, 3.0 x 1, Type-c x 1

Price: $999.99

 

Dell i7577

Ram: 8 GB

Processor:  Intel Core i5-7300HQ

GPU: GeForce  GTX 1060 6GB Max-Q

Storage: 128 GB SSD  + 1 TB 5400 rpm HDD

Display: 1920 x 1080 15.6"  IPS

USB:  3.0 x 3, Thunderbolt x 1

Price: $899.00

 

[Crunchy Dragon]

For gaming?

 

Dell

[cox1000]

I'd go with the Dell, on the basis that it has a mechanical HDD as well as an SSD giving you lots of storage for big games, they have the same GPU, and the processors run at similar clock speeds, but the hyper threading won't give a major advantage in games. 

 

CPU Details:

https://ark.intel.com/products/97456/Intel-Core-i5-7300HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_50-GHz

https://ark.intel.com/products/97185/Intel-Core-i7-7700HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_80-GHz

[Ritzkpl]

18 minutes ago, cox1000 said:

I'd go with the Dell, on the basis that it has a mechanical HDD as well as an SSD giving you lots of storage for big games, they have the same GPU, and the processors run at similar clock speeds, but the hyper threading won't give a major advantage in games. 

 

CPU Details:

https://ark.intel.com/products/97456/Intel-Core-i5-7300HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_50-GHz

https://ark.intel.com/products/97185/Intel-Core-i7-7700HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_80-GHz

I already have an 1TB HDD so that will end up as an extra accessories but the Dell's 1060 Max-Q might be little less powerful than the normal 1060 so....

[Berget]

I'd go for the Dell, cuz i think it's better allround.

[cox1000]

47 minutes ago, Ritzkpl said:

I already have an 1TB HDD so that will end up as an extra accessories but the Dell's 1060 Max-Q might be little less powerful than the normal 1060 so....

Have you looked at any specific benchmarks comparing the two machines?

[genexis_x]

7577 is better, better cooling design, better build quality, slighly longer battery life, Thunderbolt 4 PCIe lanes support. A bit heavy though, display is only slightly worse than Helios 300, 1060 Max-Q has slightly reduced performance but with tweakings and the excellent cooling system, it should match the regular mobile 1060. Spec wise 7300HQ and 8GB RAM is enough for most games.

 

Also, please don't compare brands, buy laptop by model not brand.

[Ritzkpl]

8 hours ago, cox1000 said:

Have you looked at any specific benchmarks comparing the two machines?

Yes, I have looked at some. But with 16GB ram and normal 1060 in the helios, it is better than dell in that specific model.

If the ram in dell is easily upgradable then i might go for the dell  

[Ritzkpl]

2 hours ago, ZM Fong said:

Also, please don't compare brands, buy laptop by model not brand.

That was only a title thing, if i can get better specs at lower price then brand name won't matter to me. 

[NumLock21]

Out of those 2, Dell. Now only if they have a Core i7 or 8th gen Core i5, that would be even better.

[genexis_x]

19 minutes ago, Ritzkpl said:

That was only a title thing, if i can get better specs at lower price then brand name won't matter to me. 

Just be aware that some models aren't built well even they have good specs at low price (MSI GL/GP series and Asus FX/GL series for instance)

[Ritzkpl]

25 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

Just be aware that some models aren't built well even they have good specs at low price (MSI GL/GP series and Asus FX/GL series for instance)

That's why i am here, at 1st i was set for the helios but now i am shifting towards 7577