Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz Laptop - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 16GB DDR4 - 512GB SSD
User rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars with 83 reviews.
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Features
Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)
Windows 11 Operating System
Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
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 512GB of PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD.
RTX. IT'S ON
The new NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 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.
IT'S OK TO STARE
This 2560 x 1600 display deserves all your attention. At 16 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio, the 500 nits panel clocks in with a 165Hz refresh and 3ms response time. The 100% sRGB color gamut also ensures deep levels of contrast for a more realistic experience.
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™ E3100G 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.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Discover your next favorite game
1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included. Play over 100 high-quality games on Windows 10, console and mobile. Includes new day one titles, iconic Bethesda games and EA Play on PC.
¹Device comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade or may be preloaded with Windows 11. The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices starting in late 2021 and into 2022. Timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec)
Key Specs
- Screen Size16 inches
- Screen Resolution2560 x 1600
- Touch ScreenNo
- Processor ModelIntel 11th Generation Core i7
- Processor Model Number11800H
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- Backlit KeyboardYes
General
- Product NamePredator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz Laptop - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 16GB DDR4 - 512GB SSD
- BrandAcer
- Model NumberPT516-51s-70TP
- Year of Release2021
- Color CategoryGray
Display
- Screen Size16 inches
- Screen Resolution2560 x 1600
- Touch ScreenNo
- Refresh Rate165Hz
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor ModelIntel 11th Generation Core i7
- Processor Model Number11800H
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytes
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR4
Graphics
- Graphics TypeDedicated
- GPU BrandNVIDIA
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s)Ray tracing, DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
Connectivity
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Number Of Ethernet Ports1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of USB 3.2 Type A Ports2
- Number of USB 3.2 Type C Ports2
- Internal CarrierNot Applicable
Power
- Battery Capacity99.98 milliampere hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution720p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- Backlit KeyboardYes
Dimension
- Product Weight5.29 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC195133123044
Customer reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 83 reviews
(83 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Battery Life4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Speed4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Display4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(9)Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
- Pros mentioned:Design, Features, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Beast of a Machine!
|Posted .When you think of Acer products, you think of excellent gaming gear. Acer’s new Predator Triton 500 is no different and provides some of the best specifications a gaming laptop can have. The Predator Triton offers many features that can visually improve your gaming experience as well as improve performance. In this review, I will go into my experience using this laptop. *TLDR at the bottom =========================== IN THE BOX/SET-UP: In the box, you get the Predator Triton which weighs a bit above 5lbs, a hefty power adapter, power cord, soft carrying case, and paperwork. Set-up is fairly quick if you do already have a Microsoft account. All you need to do is log in and Windows is all yours. Although, a bit of a warning, the Predator Triton 500 initially does come with a loud bootup sound that can be disabled with either the Predator Sense software or BIOS. Surprisingly, this laptop did not come with a lot of bloatware. Kudos to Acer for not poisoning the laptop. Once I was finished tweaking a couple of settings, I downloaded a couple of apps, and the laptop was ready to go! =========================== DESIGN: The Predator Triton 500 is designed brilliantly. Its made with both metal and plastic. I seriously love the steel gray color which I found lowkey and didn’t holler gaming laptop like some others. There is some weight to the laptop coming in at a little above 5lbs. The display is a 16:10 display and minimal bezels allow for the display to pop out more when open. Ventilation holes are all around the sides and back to allow for cooling. A small design addition that I noticed was that the laptop’s hinge (where the power/battery indicator is located) tends to change color depending on the light reflected onto it. The keyboard is a 3-zone RGB keyboard that can be completely customized using Acer’s Predator Sense software. The keyboard is not loud, and I found it incredibly satisfying when using it. The laptop’s trackpad is large and there is also a fingerprint sensor located on the top left which works extremely fast. There are plenty of ports on the Predator Triton 500 to allow for peripherals. They are DC-In, Ethernet, USB 3.2(2), USB-C Thunderbolt 4(2), Aux, HDMI 2.1, and an SD 7.0 card slot. Overall, the design of Acer’s Predator Triton 500 is incredible. Ports are well placed, the material used feels sturdy, and the steel gray color offers a low-key vibe for a gaming laptop! =========================== PERFORMANCE: The Predator Triton 500 should run pretty much all the games on the market. From running “Can You Run It,” the laptop received a score of 100% minimum and 95% recommended. This score shows the percentage of games that can run on the laptop at the minimum and recommended requirement levels. In short, this laptop is a beast of a machine. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor allows for quickness all the way around. Whether you are gaming, rendering 3D models, viewing/editing your media; this gaming laptop is quite fast and should not slow down your daily tasks. I am also a student and doing some schoolwork on this laptop was all a breeze. I use Autodesk Inventor and the laptop handled it extremely well. My gaming experience was truly stunning. The GPU on the Predator Triton 500 is powered by NVIDIA’s new GeForce 3060. I tried out a myriad of games using this laptop. From fast-paced games such as Control to more casual/adventure-type games like Detroit: Become Human. This laptop handled them all well and I had all my graphic settings set on high. Overall, performance was as expected. I played my games on the highest settings and did not run into any issues. The Predator Triton 500 should not disappoint when it comes to performance. =========================== DISPLAY/SOUND The 2560x1600 display is indeed stunning. All my games appeared visually beautiful and the 165Hz refresh rate allowed for a seamless and smooth gameplay experience. The colors were accurate and overall, I have nothing bad to say about the display. It works wonderfully for gaming! Sound is powered by DTS X Audio. The external speakers are on the louder side and do sound splendid for the most part. I mostly used the laptop with over-the-ear headphones and all my games, media, music ended up sounding great as well. Games specifically contained 360 audio which was amazing and made my gaming more immersive! =========================== FEATURES: The following are some other notable features for the Predator Triton 500: - Fingerprint sign-in is located on the upper left of the touchpad. - Predator Sense software allows for system monitoring, overclocking, keyboard RGB customization, and more. - Fans are indeed quiet when in Quiet mode (great for Zoom meetings) but do get noisy in Turbo mode. - The DTS X: Ultra Audio software allows for EQ customization when external speakers or headphones are connected. - The laptop does allow for a customizable bootup. Be warned that the boot sound is on the louder side. You can enable/disable the sound by going into Predator Sense or BIOS. - Killer Control Center allows you to view network data, run network speeds, and prioritize network bandwidth to certain apps -The laptop does have an extra M.2 SSD storage slot and RAM is upgradable up to 32GB. =========================== CONCLUSION: Overall, using the Predator Triton 500 was a breathtaking experience. It can run pretty much any game in the current market. Performance-wise, it performs extremely well. The processor and GPU work is high-end and did end up running most of my games on the highest settings. Visually, the 16:10 display shows some incredible visuals whether you are gaming or watching movies. Who is this for? If you are a gamer needing a laptop that runs most games, this one is it. A student or professional who wants to use 3-D rendering modeling software, this laptop is also for you. In short, if you need to tackle tough tasks like heavy gaming, video/photo editing, and 3-D rendering; I wholeheartedly do recommend you try out the Predator Triton 500.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Design, Features, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful, Modern, I/O You’ll Love
|Posted .Acer has managed to package an affordable gaming powerhouse into, let’s say, a medium body. Laptops come in all shapes and sizes. Netbooks, thin and lights are on one end of the spectrum while desktop replacement big boys are at the other. At 16” it’s hard for me to squeeze this into the thin and light category, but Acer did a great job making just a laptop and using what they’ve learned from thin and light chassis to cram it full of IO and Battery. What I like: - Design – If you’re going to appeal to a wider audience, make a design that might draw a glance in the conference table, but doesn’t distract from the conversation, while still giving edges and design cues of a modern gamer. The Triton SE does that. When closed, you can see the aluminum lid with two different textures, one being a diagonal, brushed styled texture, with the other being a flat matte with the logo centered at the top. Where the lid mounts to the chassis, there’s an iridescent bar that is either purple or green, depending on the position, which is a nice look. Build quality is pretty solid and the aluminum likely helps with heat dissipation. - Performance – Depending on your daily use and gaming preferences, your mileage may vary. CINEBENCH R23 is my go-to for processor performance. With all things being equal, I hover around the 13,300 mark, depending on running applications. Time Spy came in at 8308, which is around the average for 11800H and a 3060 RTX. My go to games however, Destiny 2 and Apex, didn’t sweat at all. I hover around 80 fps in Destiny 2, max settings. I can get higher frames if I optimize through GeForce Experience but it drops quality down a bit here and there to achieve this. Apex doesn’t have any issues, running around 100 fps. I would imagine most games would run smoothly on high settings and with some older titles, you may get away with ultra-settings. - Features – So there’s a few bells and whistles that come with this laptop and they ring and whistle well. o Windows hello through the fingerprint scanner built into the track pad works well. I thought at first, it’d stall the mouse as I moved my finger across it, but it will still track your finger without issues. o Turbo Mode – There’s a dedicated button on the chassis that will allow maximum power draw as well as turning the fans up to 100% constantly. This does make a performance difference as the PC is less likely to thermal throttle at the cost of fan noise. o Dedicated Predator Sense button for getting into the application to change power settings, fan speeds, sound settings, etc. - I/O – I love the options and flexibility you’re given on this laptop. Two type A USB 3.2 Ports, TWO Thunderbolt 4 ports, Headphone, Ethernet, HDMI, and SD reader. If you’re gaming on the move, you have the juicer 230 watt charger, if you’re packing light and have one to spare, a 65 watt and above wall adapter will allow you to charge via USB C, albeit at slower speeds. - Screen – The screen size and 165hz refresh rate allow gaming real-estate you don’t see on smaller form factors. At 2k resolution, games look crisp and smooth. The 16:10 ratio is a bit different than the 16:9 that I’m used to, but It’s close enough that I don’t seem to notice that much. - Largest battery you can fit and still get on a plane. In flight Skyrim? Sure. What could be better: - In this day and age of working from home and social distancing, it would have been nice to have something more than a 720p webcam. It’s better than nothing, and I’m glad it’s there, but wouldn’t complain if it was 1080p. - Speaker quality isn’t about to blow your socks off. Along with the webcam, I can only assume it’s a cost saver. You can adjust the profile in Predator Sense, and I’ve found that movie mode works best. - Upgrade access is not for the faint at heart. I would like to upgrade the storage and it appears the motherboard is installed “upside down”, meaning, you have to remove the bottom panel, then remove enough screws and cables to get the underside of the motherboard to get to the ram and M.2 slots. Final Thoughts TLDR: You’re getting close to a desktop experience with this laptop. You can play popular games at high settings at 165hz 2k resolution. I/O is a dream. The design affords some luxury you can’t get with thin and lights, at the cost of being a bit larger and a bit heavier while remaining portable. I love this laptop and look forward to using it years to come.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great graphics and sound, no lag
|Posted .Nice laptop, thin not necessarily light weight. Graphics and sound are great. Very smooth when searching the web. Boots up very fast. Handled Neverwinter mmo really well. Came with a nice carry case. The lap top itself has a good look to it. It does get hot pretty quickly, both the laptop and the power adapter. The fan revs up when playing games but it isn't annoying.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Design, FeaturesCons mentioned:Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Monster In Disguise
|Posted .I am in love with this laptop! Acer is a big name in PC gaming and the new Predator Triton 500 SE lives up to the brand’s reputation of designing and manufacturing quality products. If you’re seriously considering purchasing this laptop, you already know its specs. You also know that with those specs, you can run pretty much any PC game currently available at its recommended settings. I’ve had mine for about a week now and here are the things that I’ve come to like and dislike about this device: Likes/ Pros: - Build quality is superb. This is one of the first things you notice when you unbox this laptop. The laptop body is metal with rubber feet and plastic keys. It feels very solid with no bending when you pick it up. The plastic keys are nice and quiet. - Color choices. I like that Acer went with a more subdued color for this laptop. Many gaming laptops on the market have bright colors letting everyone around you know what it was built for. The slate-like gray and dark blue accents are beautiful, but also nice so that if you want to use this computer for work or other tasks on the go, it isn’t so flashy. - Acer gives you a carrying/storage sleeve that matches the color and logo on the laptop. This is actually a standout feature for me because so few brands do this. I just like that I don’t have to go guessing when buying one from Amazon on whether or not the laptop will actually fit. Acer gives you one made specifically for this device. Much appreciated. - Having a fingerprint scanner for login is quite nice. It’s also fast. - Plenty of ports for gaming accessories. I appreciate the dedicated headphone jack and SD card slot reader so I can edit photos. - Integrated 720p camera is nice to have if you would like to use this laptop for Zoom calls or other video chat software. Definitely not the best resolution, but it’s nice that it was included. - PredatorSense has a hotkey and allows you to play around with laptop settings easily. Want to change modes? Go to PredatorSense. Want to change up the RGB backlighting on your keyboard? Go to PredatorSense. I appreciate the one stop shop for these things. - Not a lot of bloatware. Norton Security is a little annoying, but is also easy to remove. - Speaking of RBG backlighting, it’s solid. Three zones are customizable and I haven’t noticed any fading along the edges like you get with some cheaper devices. - The nearly 100W battery lasts a long time, especially when doing work. Doesn’t last quite as long when gaming on battery power alone. - Storage is expandable with an additional PCIe slot so you don’t have to compromise or choose which games to keep on your computer. You will need the right tools to access the motherboard. I’m sure there are DIY videos on YouTube if you don’t know how to do this. - The monitor tho. She’s beautiful. The 2560x1600 resolution is crisp and 165 Hz refresh is smooth for FPS games. I haven’t noticed any backlight bleed at minimum or maximum brightness. 500 nits is blinding in low light conditions, but really nice to have in your back pocket when there’s lots of sunlight in the room. - And finally, performance. It’s REALLY good. The 11th gen i7 blazes through everything you throw at it and the 16gb of DDR4 ram lets you do a lot at once. Of course the dedicated NVIDEA GeForce RTX 3060 also needs a mention here. Combined, I’ve been able to run both games like Stardew Valley and poorly optimized games like Warzone with no problems whatsoever. Dislikes/ Cons: - 720p camera resolution isn’t amazing, but it does the job for normal Zoom calls or to video chat friends and family. Again, just nice that it was included. - I love the fingerprint scanner, but would have liked to see it integrated into the power button. Feels a bit weird reaching across the trackpad (as a right hand dominant person). - While portable, it’s also heavy. But you already knew that. - One of the biggest drawbacks to gaming laptops of all shapes and sizes is noise and cooling. This laptop is no different. When you’re in the middle of playing even smaller games, things get hot and loud quickly. I always personally recommend a cooling pad while gaming on a laptop. - Price is definitely up there, but with many things in life, you get what you pay for! As you can probably tell, there are far more things I like about this laptop than dislike. And even those things that I dislike are kind of negligible/ things I knew when I got myself into this computer. All in all, the new Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is a solid performing device for just about anything you throw at it. At a glance, you’d never expect what’s under the hood. I highly recommend this laptop!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dead pixels
||Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Came in with discoloration and dead pixels not sure if shippings fault or what returned same day not purchasing again. Just going with a desktop instead.customer services said it would take 15 days for a replacement…
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TeamAcer
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We are sorry to hear that you decided to return your newly purchased Acer Predator laptop. Our support team is always available to assist with getting your new product set up and configured, or assist with any other troubles you may experience with your purchase. If you should need assistance with an Acer product in the future, please contact our support team at 1-866-695-2237, chat or social media, and we will be glad to help.
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- Pros mentioned:Design, Set up
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Gaming Laptop
|Posted .Overall, this is a great laptop. It lives up the price it commands. It has some of the latest CPU and GPU models for a laptop. At it’s 2560x1600 resolution it handled all the games thrown at it without having to lower resolution. Bloatware is minimal and easily removed. The screen is sharp, and the colors are good. The screen is 16:10 so some games or programs may display with bars, but anything modern should be able to show fine on it. The laptop has a sleek look to it and seems average weight for a gaming laptop. As a full laptop you have multiple USB ports, HDMI, Ethernet, and power connections. No need for a dock unless you need a lot of ports or a Display Port connection. It also has a good-sized battery. In normal modes it’s quiet, but the turbo can be quite loud with the fans at full blast. On start up, the logo, fans and sound all come up, it’s nice at first then not needed. You can easily turn it off in the Predator program. Turbo can be accessed with a physical button above the keyboard. The keys are backlit, and the keyboard is divided into thirds for the colors. So, you can have the keyboard in 3 different colored sections. There is also a Predator key for immediate access to the predator program. The keyboard is standard without a keypad, but the right-side keys can double as a keypad if wanted. The keyboard was a little tight space wise, but the keys were responsive and worked well. The trackpad is responsive and has the fingerprint reader on it which is convenient. Setting the default GPU to the RTX 3060 lets the laptop chew through games. It had no problems with ray tracing or intensive games. Star Citizen, and Doom ran great at the default resolution. Tried several games and benchmarks from Steam and the laptop had no issues. Boot up and time to open programs is short. The CPU crunches through everything fast. Speakers are average for a laptop, but Bluetooth headsets work great. There is a camera at the top of the screen, 720p, which worked fine for gaming or video calls etc. Upgrading is pain with this laptop though. The BIOS doesn’t offer many options at all. It’s designed for ease of use, not tweaking. I decided to upgrade the memory to 32GB, and add a 1TB M.2 to the laptop. The motherboard is in upside down, so you have to remove the cover (I used a knife to pop it, and then a plastic edge to open it up), and then the motherboard to access the memory and M.2 slots. Taking off the cover was easy, 9 screws, but to access the slots, you have to remove the battery, disconnect many ribbon cables, and unscrew the fans. Not too hard. Flip the motherboard over, and you can access the slots. Finding the right memory was not as easy as going to the Acer site. But, I used CPU-Z, got the memory specs and ordered a 32GB (2x16GB) module kit, Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1.2V CL22. For the extra M.2, a Samsung 980. The 2nd M.2 slot has a screw in it already to use. The memory was easy to pop out and replace. Once reassembled, the BIOS saw the memory and M.2 with no issues. Windows also picked them up. I went to Disk Management and setup the M.2. The OEM 512GB M.2 is also a Samsung, so I went to install Samsung Magician which reported it couldn’t see the M.2s. After some research, I had to remove the Intel drivers which were putting the devices on a RAID (but not in RAID). Boot to safe mode, remove the Intel drivers, and reboot. Then in BIOS turn off the NVM option. Also, in the second, Main, BIOS screen if you hit control-S addition options appear (why is this needed?). After a reboot, the RAID controller is off, the NVM is off in BIOS and you can turn off the M.2s in the BIOS on the third screen if wanted. I believe this puts the M.2s in ACHI. Booted normally to windows, default Windows M.2 drives load, and Samsung Magician can see the drives and report on them. But, since the OEM drive is not consumer, it doesn’t report all information. So, if you are going to upgrade read up and look at some you tube videos on the previous model (same screws and removal process). I now have 32GB of RAM to handle anything from games to Virtual Machines, and 1TB more of M.2 storage for games or files. The Ethernet port is nice since it’s up to 2.5GB. The wireless at AX speeds worked flawlessly for me. Upgrading the OS to Windows Pro was simple and quick, and it connected to my server with no issues. The pictures show and prove it works with 32GB memory and the additional M.2 is working. Also, you can see the underside of the motherboard with the slots, fans, and heat pipes. The picture with the battery is what greets you on opening, then after removal and flipping you see the top of the motherboard. It’s a nicely put together laptop and fit back together perfectly after reassembling. If you just want a gaming laptop that’s easy to setup, use, and can run anything out there at 2560x1600 resolutions on the go, this laptop will meet your needs. The screen is big enough to better display a better resolution than 1080p and see the difference. You can upgrade the laptop, but it’s a bit painful even for a laptop and the BIOS tweaking abilities on nonexistent from what I could gather. But, it’s not a DIY machine, so I won’t count that against it, I just wanted to do it for more capability. If you want to, just know what you’re in for.
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Battery Life4 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Display4 out of 5Pros mentioned:PriceCons mentioned:Ease of useRated 4 out of 5 stars
GOOD BUY
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I have had it for a month now and I have to say that I really love it. I did not give it a full five stars because the keyboard is not that great but it's not the worst. For an intro gaming laptop this works great. The fan does get very loud when the GPU gets put to work. The RAM is upgradeable, but be warned it's not a simple open the bottom and replace kinda thing, you have to get under the motherboard for that but my version came with 16GIGs of ram, and that works fine for me for doing work and playing XBOX game pass. For the price of 1399.99 I think is a great buy.
Features
Battery Life4 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Display4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Battery Life3 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Display5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Design, PriceRated 5 out of 5 stars
LOOK NO FURTHER, even you 3 linux folks :-)
||Posted .HOLY SMOKES, look no further for Linux compatible MODERN laptop at decent price, runs pop OS out of the box, wifi, video, sound everything just works, Linux native games run 90+ FPS EASY, only issue is BIOS settings are WEIRD, but once you disable secure boot, etc. install is easy. Make sure you have F6 driver for old windows install otherwise you won't see the drive LOL. GREAT build quality, fans run very quiet / off at idle, in game it's no better/worse than any other 3 series GPU lappy. Upgradability is biggest issue; ram and SSD require motherboard removal, voiding warranty! If you care about this, be warned, if not it's really good machine for $<1.5k. DISPLAY is incredible, better than $2.5k lenovo.
Features
Battery Life3 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Display5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
(9 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Ural Garrett on October 15, 2021
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE reviewWhen the bark doesn't match the bite
Full Review - EngadgetRating, 4.2 out of 54.2D. Hardawar on May 30, 2022
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE review: A refined powerhouse for work and play | EngadgetAcer's Predator Triton 500 SE is a fantastic gaming notebook that's also subtle enough to work well in an office or classroom
Full Review - Tom's HardwareRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Michelle Ehrhardt on August 20, 2021
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE Review: Size MattersSmall with serious sacrifices
Full Review - Digital TrendsMatthew S. Smith on June 30, 2020
Acer Predator Triton 500 review: The value kingAcer's Predator Triton 500 isn't inexpensive, but it has great hardware for the price. That makes the Triton 500 a superb value for a high-end gaming laptop.
Full Review - PCWorldRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Matt Elliott on May 27, 2022
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE review: RTX 3080 Ti graphics for lessLooking for a gaming laptop that doubles as a fantastic general use machine? The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is a great option to consider.
Full Review - Laptop MagRating, 4 out of 54.0Carlos Lima on August 28, 2021
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (2021) reviewAcer's Predator Triton 500 SE nails the basics but can it top the capable competition?
Full Review - Pocket-lintMike Lowe on May 27, 2021
Predator Triton 500 SE initial review: For serious gamers who prefer subtler styleThe 16-inch Mini LED version of the Style Edition Predator Triton series is here. So just how powerful is the 500 SE?
Full Review - UbergizmoRating, 4.4 out of 54.4Hubert Nguyen on January 24, 2022
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE Review (i9-11900H,RTX 3080)The Predator Triton 500 SE is Acer’s “tip of the spear” high-performance laptop in the 15-16 inch market and is
Full Review
Q: QuestionOn the 2nd M.2 slot (for expansion), how do I access it? Where is it? Where is the schematic of the laptop? What type of driver do I need for the screws? Please confirm the primary M.2 contains the operating system and is rated at Gen 4 speeds.
Asked by Kronie.
- A:Answer Yo have to remove the motherboard and flip it over. The memory and 2nd M.2 slot are there.The M.2 slot has a screw in it already. Cover screws are hex and internal Philips. I found no schematics. The M.2 that comes with it is a OEM Samsung and has the OS on it. I added the 2nd M.2 and upped the memory to 32GB. See a better explanation on the process in the review I did for it.
Answered by grimmace
Q: QuestionDoes this laptop support 100w charging through USB-C/thunderbolt?
Asked by redq.
- A:Answer Yes, tested on a WD19 and a dedicated 100W PD Charger
Answered by Michael
Q: Question(1) What is the complete list of internal components that are upgradeable? (2) What are the FULL specs on the display(nits, color gamut,etc)??
Asked by Confused.
- A:Answer Storage and memory are upgradeable. Internal components such as GPU and CPU are not upgradeable on the laptop products. The LCD panel is IPS, 500NIT, 3ms response time, 1200:1, sRGB 100%, 8 bit color depth.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionWhat is the TGP for the RTX 3060?
Asked by Arish.
- A:Answer The tgp is up to 105w for the 3060, and up to 110w for the 3070 and 3080
Answered by John
Q: QuestionTeamAcer, thank you for answering my ssd drive question. Now that we know that there is an open slot for an additional ssd drive. It looks like you have to remove the motherboard to add the drive or replace the memory. Does this void the warranty?
Asked by Minizorg.
- A:Answer Yes, the mainboard must be removed to access the slot. As long as no damage occurs by doing so, the warranty will remain intact.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionWhat is the weight? I don't see that listed in the specifications.
Asked by MichaelNYC.
- A:Answer Hello MichaelNYC. Thank you so much for your question. Based on the information provided by the manufacturer, this Acer Predator Triton PT516-51s-70TP laptop weighs approximately 5.40 lb. Thank you for choosing Intel!
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionCan you run two 1 TB SSDs and run them RAID0?
Asked by warthog72.
- A:Answer Not certain about BIOS set up for RAID, I'm not the tech geek I was, but in this unit the motherboard is installed upside down so it has to be removed even to access the battery! I was impressed I could put two more hard drives in when I combed through the specs, well good luck with THAT.
Answered by SickOfBS
Q: QuestionDoes this display feature GSync/advanced Optimus? And does this unit support PCIE GEN 4 SSD speeds? And pictured is a sleeve/carrying case, is that included with the laptop? Thanks!
Asked by kilmer.
- A:Answer This laptop does not have Gsync/Advanced Optimus but supports PCIE Gen 4 SSD's and does come with the protective sleeve.
Answered by TeamAcer
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