Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz G-SYNC - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 16GB DDR4 - 1TB SSD

Name: Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz G-SYNC - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 16GB DDR4 - 1TB SSD
Brand: Acer
SKU: 6469299
Rating: 4.2 (13 reviews)

Model: PT516-51s-75WM

SKU: 6469299

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Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Processor Model: Intel 11th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD, SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Battery Life (up to): 9.5 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
General
- Brand: Acer
- Model Number: PT516-51s-75WM
- Product Name: Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz G-SYNC - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 16GB DDR4 - 1TB SSD
- Year of Release: 2021
Display
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 11th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 11800H
Storage
- Storage Type: SSD, SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe 4.0 (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR4 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 32 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated, Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): Ray tracing, DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Cortana (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Connectivity
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Ethernet Card: 10/100/1000 (Also known as an Ethernet adapter, this card plugs into a computer's motherboard and enables it to access an Ethernet network. Ethernet data transmission speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) and Gbps (gigabits per second). For example, a 10/100 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps, while a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps and has a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
Power
- Battery Life (up to): 9.5 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Capacity: 99.98 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 720p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: RGB
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Cable Lock Slot: Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot)
- Casing Material: Aluminum
Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.78 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 14.11 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 10.33 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 5.29 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
Other
- UPC: 195133123013

Forged to obliterate games, empower creativity and inspire envy from anyone who makes eye contact with it, the Triton 500 SE has all the tools to tackle any task in today’s performance-hungry world. Slim, stylish and infused with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and cutting-edge GeForce RTX™ 3070 laptop graphics, this awesome machine serves up what you demand in a cutting-edge PC. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, it features a CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 165Hz on the 16" WQXGA IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none

POWER TO PUSH THE LIMITS: The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H Series processor, with up to 4.6GHz, 8 cores and 16 threads, you get the performance and freedom you need to edit, play and stream games. Editing large files is no problem with 16GB of DDR4 and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD.
RTX. IT'S ON: The new NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 laptop GPU is powered by the award-winning Ampere architecture—NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX —with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors for the most realistic ray-traced graphics. The ultimate performance for gamers and creators.
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus® & G-SYNC Technology : Through dynamic display switching, Advanced Optimus® improves battery life without impacting the immersive, tear-free, stutter-free gameplay of G-SYNC. The system will intelligently determine when apps need the dedicated GPU or integrated graphics.
TAKE IT WITH YOU: At just 19.9 mm, the easily portable, all-metal body is ready for travel and plenty of mayhem. With ample battery life, you'll have time to revel in victory as you drive your enemies before you or, should you be called upon to attend to work or run your studio.
COOLING EVOLVED: Cooling comes first - which is why we've streamlined the Triton 500 SE with a triple-fan approach utilizing our 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology. We then refined this further with the wind-guiding optimization of Vortex Flow to keep airflow strong and temps low.
5th Gen AeroBladeTM 3D Fan: With 89 ultra-thin (0.08mm) blades and a wind guiding structure, the AeroBlade™ 3D fan’s bionic wing tip design increases air intake, while the wind guide draws in greater airflow with minimal turbulence.
Vortex Flow Design: Through strategically placed thermal foam and controlled paths, we are able to further optimize the airflow to increase overall cooling – reducing the surface temperature and delivering superior performance.
HEAR IT ALL: With the DTS® X: Ultra Audio, turn any pair of headphones or speakers into a high-end 360 degree surround sound system - enabling you to experience your favorite movies, music and games with real-world spatial sound.
LESS LATENCY, MORE VICTORY: With the Intel® Killer™ E3100 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and Control Center 2.0, you have all the tools you need to clear out the online competition. You deserve the low latency and reliable connection that only Killer networks can provide.
PORTS APLENTY: Offload photos via the SD™ 7.0 card reader and plug all your peripherals into the full range of USB 3.2 Gen 2, including either of the two incredibly fast Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C ports - which support DisplayPort functionality and Power Delivery.
COMPLETE COMMAND: Give the 3-zone RGB keyboard a spin, pop open PredatorSense™ (via the ever-so convenient hotkey) and tailor it to your precise preferences. The custom utility app also allows you to monitor your system, overclock, create macros, and more.
POWER TO PUSH THE LIMITS: The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H Series processor, with up to 4.6GHz, 8 cores and 16 threads, you get the performance and freedom you need to edit, play and stream games. Editing large files is no problem with 16GB of DDR4 and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD.
RTX. IT'S ON: The new NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 laptop GPU is powered by the award-winning Ampere architecture—NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX —with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors for the most realistic ray-traced graphics. The ultimate performance for gamers and creators.
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus® & G-SYNC Technology : Through dynamic display switching, Advanced Optimus® improves battery life without impacting the immersive, tear-free, stutter-free gameplay of G-SYNC. The system will intelligently determine when apps need the dedicated GPU or integrated graphics.
TAKE IT WITH YOU: At just 19.9 mm, the easily portable, all-metal body is ready for travel and plenty of mayhem. With ample battery life, you'll have time to revel in victory as you drive your enemies before you or, should you be called upon to attend to work or run your studio.
COOLING EVOLVED: Cooling comes first - which is why we've streamlined the Triton 500 SE with a triple-fan approach utilizing our 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology. We then refined this further with the wind-guiding optimization of Vortex Flow to keep airflow strong and temps low.
5th Gen AeroBladeTM 3D Fan: With 89 ultra-thin (0.08mm) blades and a wind guiding structure, the AeroBlade™ 3D fan’s bionic wing tip design increases air intake, while the wind guide draws in greater airflow with minimal turbulence.
Vortex Flow Design: Through strategically placed thermal foam and controlled paths, we are able to further optimize the airflow to increase overall cooling – reducing the surface temperature and delivering superior performance.
HEAR IT ALL: With the DTS® X: Ultra Audio, turn any pair of headphones or speakers into a high-end 360 degree surround sound system - enabling you to experience your favorite movies, music and games with real-world spatial sound.
LESS LATENCY, MORE VICTORY: With the Intel® Killer™ E3100 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and Control Center 2.0, you have all the tools you need to clear out the online competition. You deserve the low latency and reliable connection that only Killer networks can provide.
PORTS APLENTY: Offload photos via the SD™ 7.0 card reader and plug all your peripherals into the full range of USB 3.2 Gen 2, including either of the two incredibly fast Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C ports - which support DisplayPort functionality and Power Delivery.
COMPLETE COMMAND: Give the 3-zone RGB keyboard a spin, pop open PredatorSense™ (via the ever-so convenient hotkey) and tailor it to your precise preferences. The custom utility app also allows you to monitor your system, overclock, create macros, and more.

Q: Does this configuration come with advanced Optimus, a mux switch, or nvidia optimius?

A: The 3070 & 3080 configurations come with advanced Optimus with G-sync. Only the current base model 3060 configuration missing the advanced Optimus w/ G-Sync.

Q: What is the watt range on the 3070 GPU?

A: the 3070 & 3080 models are all 110w TGP

Q: Will open the laptop to upgrade the ram and SSD storage void Acer warranty?

A: No, as long as no damage occurs by doing so the warranty will remain intact.

Q: Can I upgrade the RAM from 16GB to 32 or 48GB on this laptop?

A: This laptop has two memory slots, each supporting up to 16GB for max total of 32GB memory.

Q: Does this unit have a mux switch?

A: No.

Q: Will a NVMe SSD with heatsink be able to fit inside the second M.2 SSD slot, if so, what brand/model w/heatsink is compatible with this laptop (example: Sabrent 2TB Rocket 4 Plus NVMe, SB-RKT4P-PSHS-2TB)?

A: Acer has not tested an SSD with heatsink but you might post your question on the Acer Community where there are many users that post questions and offer help and advice on Acer products.

Q: Does it come with windows 10?

A: Yes.

Q: Does this model (i7 with 3070 graphics) have heat pipes for cooling? I saw that the i7/3060 only has fans whereas the i9/3080 configuration has heat pipes and fans.

A: No, this laptop has a total of three cooling fans on the mainboard.

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Predator Triton 500 SE's performance, citing its ability to handle demanding games at high settings and its overall reliability. However, customers are less enthusiastic about the RAM, noting that 16GB may be insufficient for some users and expressing some difficulty with RAM slot access.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
High quality graphics, but runs hot
This is a perfectly good gaming laptop - I only use it to play MMORPGs and video chat, and it does that extremely well. The graphics are crisp and lovely, the sound is fine from the speakers. The webcam works well for video calls, but since I use a headset I have no idea how the mic is on this. Downsides: Gets VERY hot up by the speakers. The keys are generally OK to touch, but when it's running hot, you can feel it. Max fan is also fairly loud, and you will need to run it on max when the keyboard starts warming up. Both of these are common issues with any gaming laptop, so they're not a dealbreaker. Specific dislikes to this laptop are the USB-A ports - you only get 2 and they are on either side of the laptop, about 3/4 of the way down the keyboard. So if you run a wired mouse and wired headset, it doesn't matter if you are left/right handed, you're going to have a USB stick pointing out where your mouse should be... I tried using an adapter on the USB-C port, and that didn't work for long, it was wiggly and the USB-A was too heavy, so it kept disconnecting. There is only 1 USB-C port as well, on the left side. Wireless peripherals would fix this, but then I would have to worry about charging them. Meh. Also, some bloat applications when you start up, had to uninstall them, but that took like 2 minutes. And you have to go into the BIOs to get the obnoxious Predator-brand startup sound to go away, because it's loud and pointless. Those were very minor and easy to fix. Upsides: Light-weight portable design, high quality graphics, plenty of storage for games and music, LOVE the max fan button so I can do my own heat management quickly. It plays all my games, on max graphics, with no issues (related to the laptop, anyway). Despite spending 90% of the review complaining, the problems are minor in comparison to how well the laptop does what it's supposed to do - run games without issues and with the maximum speed and prettiness.
Posted 3 years ago by Cassie
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome Gaming Laptop - Just needed more RAM
Awesome gaming laptop overall. Great performance and can play any game at the highest graphics levels with no performance issues. The fan is a bit loud when on turbo mode but is not really a big deal. I use the gaming laptop for streaming on twitch, youtube, trovo etc, and it performs awesome. The only really negative I have on the laptop is the memory. 16gb is just not enough. I had to upgrade it to 32gb and now it is the most affordable and best performance gaming laptop you can get for your money. I would also like to mention I purchased the laptop during a sale which made it the best price point. I also did a huge amount of research on msi, gigabyte, rog, etc and was not really sure about acer, but the specs were the best. I would say for a competitive gamer or beginner this laptop is perfect. If you are highly competitive then a tower would probably be better but for me this was perfect, portable and definitely a recommend to anyone else.
Posted 3 years ago by nuzzidontmiss
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for school and casual gaming
I’ve had this laptop for over two months now and it has been great for my use as a student and casual gamer. It’s thin and light enough that I can carry it around campus without causing too much strain and it’s pleasing to the eyes as it doesn’t look too “gamerey.” The build quality is very nice. It’s all metal and nothing feels cheap. There is minimal screen and keyboard flex, if any. Typing feels great, but I’m not too picky about that sort of thing. My only gripe functionality wise is after putting the laptop to sleep (not fully shutting it down), there would be a software error where it would not let me login with my fingerprint. If I tried to use my pin, I would still not be able to login. I got tired of this issue so I just turned off the fingerprint and pin, and have just been inputting my password. Seems like a windows/driver error since even if I disable the fingerprint and use just the pin I get this error. Gaming wise, I’m a pretty casual gamer. Valorant runs great and looks amazing on the crispy screen. The fans don’t get too loud unless you turn on the “Turbo” mode, which put the fans to the max settings at which they’re really loud. If you have headphones on, however, the fan noise shouldn’t be an issue at all. I would still recommend a cooling pad to go under the laptop while gaming for longevity of the device. My last minor complaint is that it’s not able to charge via the USB-C ports. I know it’s a gaming laptop and it requires a high wattage charger to keep it going, but it would’ve been nice to be able to carry a smaller/more portable charger for school. This hasn’t been too much of an issue, however, as it lasts me about 5 hours when browsing the internet.
Posted 4 years ago by ddeonu