Acer unveils Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop

Acer India has introduced a new addition to its Predator series, Predator Helios 300 starting at price of Rs.129, 999 with an exclusive availability on Flipkart.

The Predator Helios 300 line comes with a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display and an iron red backlit keyboard. The product is powered by 7th Gen Intel Core i7, overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/1050Ti, 16GB RAM (upgradable to 32GB) and 256GB solid state drive with 1TB HDD.

The Predator Helios 300 features an AeroBlade 3D fans that keeps gameplay nice and cool, while Predator Sense software makes GPU overclocking and system control easy. The product is also equipped with a next-generation 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO technology to give users up to two times faster wireless speeds than 1x1 solutions and up to five times faster than traditional 802.11n 1x1 solution.

Speaking on the launch, Chandrahas Panigrahi, CMO and Consumer Business Head, Acer India said, “We are thrilled to bring in the new generation of Predator series to India. Predator Helios 300 combines innovative design and unbeatable features that are sure to delight the gaming enthusiasts. Predator will be a brand to beat in the Indian gaming market.”

Also commenting on this, Adarsh K. Menon, Vice President – Electronics, Flipkart said, "Continuing our strong partnership with Acer, we are pleased to announce the availability of the globally acclaimed Predator gaming laptop, on Flipkart. The incredible Predator Helios 300 is an exceptional gaming machine that offers power, precision and gaming centric features that will help take gaming to another level. It is a combination which is unbeatable at this price point and we are excited to bring this to our customers.”

On the connectivity front, the Predator Helios 300 includes a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a USB 3.0 port (featuring power-off USB charging), two USB 2.0 ports, and an HDMI 2.0 connection. It connects wirelessly through fast 2x2 802.11ac technology, and also includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for those preferring a hard-wired connection.