Predator Triton 500

The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is a powerful laptop whose high-refresh rate display benefits more than just gaming.

-- As reviewed by PCWorld
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MSRP: $1,499.99

Product details

  • Extreme Performance: Compete or create with impressive power and speed of the 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor, featuring 14 cores and 20 threads to divide and conquer any creative task or run your most intensive games
  • RTX, It's On: The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM) is powered by award-winning Ampere architecture with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate for the ultimate gaming performance
  • Blazing-Fast Display: This 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) DCI-P3 100% IPS LED-backlit NVIDIA G-SYNC display featuring 16:10 aspect ratio, an incredibly fast 240Hz refresh rate and 500 nit brightness for the gamer or creator who demands the best visual experiences
  • Internal Specifications: 16GB DDR5 memory (Maximum 32GB); 512GB PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD
  • Prioritize Your Speed: Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro with Ethernet E2600 and Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 lets you use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time, and have total control over priority traffic to maximize speed, throughput, and control
  • Cooling Perfected: The Triton 300 SE gaming laptop includes only the best: state-of-the-art cooling, custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology, Vortex Flow airflow guidance (with tactfully placed thermal foam) and the chilling effects of liquid metal thermal material on an already industry-leading 12th Gen Intel CPU.
  • Superior Sound: DTS:X Ultra enhances your favorite games, movies, and music with high-end surround sound through the dual speakers, and an authentic audio experience when you use your favorite headphones

PROS

+ Velvety 165 Hz refresh rate in a 16-inch, 16:10 display
+ Strong battery life for a gaming laptop
+ Port selection includes HDMI 2.1, gigabit ethernet, and dual USB-A

CONS

- Display could be more vibrant and better-calibrated out of the box
- Middling onboard speakers
- 16:10 aspect ratio isn't ideal for all content types

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCWorld on October 12, 2021
The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is a powerful laptop whose high-refresh rate display benefits more than just gaming.
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