announced refreshes across its lines of and gaming laptops, starting off the year with new models of the Predator Triton 500 SE, Predator Helios 300 and Acer Nitro 5. All three laptops showcase the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs, while the Acer Nitro 5 also includes AMD Ryzen™ 6000 Series processor options.
They also come with one month of Xbox Game Pass, giving gamers day-one access to popular titles and the ability to play with friends, whether they’re on PC or console.
Predator Triton 500 SE – Thin Gaming Laptop
Predator Triton 500 SE. Image credit: Acer
The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-52s) is a “special edition” laptop for gaming and work. On the inside, a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor, an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU and 32 GB of 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory dish out the extreme performance necessary for the latest games. On the outside, its all-metal spartan-styled aesthetics let it blend perfectly into the workplace or lecture hall. Measuring 19.9 mm at its thinnest point, the laptop can easily follow its user anywhere, while up to 2TB of high-speed PCIe Gen4 storage offers plenty of space for games and files.
This powerful hardware is partnered with state-of-the-art cooling technology. The laptop utilizes a triple-fan system, including two 5th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D fans with 89 metal blades each. Acer’s Vortex Flow technology redirects the airflow generated by the fans to critical components. Strategically-placed thermal foam, liquid-metal thermal grease on the CPU, and four heat pipes further help with cooling. This means that users will not only enjoy a power boost, they also get to make the most of the long battery life granted by the laptop’s large 99.98 Wh battery.
Content looks great on the Triton 500 SE’s 16-inch display. Gamers will appreciate the industry-leading WQXGA (2560×1600) panel’s 240Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time, topped off with support from the frame-syncing power of NVIDIA® G-SYNC® technology. Content creators will appreciate 500 nits of brightness, 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and a productivity-boosting 16:10 aspect ratio—plus an SD 7.0 card reader for offloading content.
The laptop runs Windows 11 out of the box and also features a full range of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, including two Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports with support for DisplayPort and power delivery, while an HDMI 2.1 port makes 4K@120 Hz possible by allowing users to plug into an external display. Topping everything off is an Intel® Killer™ E3100G 2.5G Ethernet Controller, Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E 1675, and Control Center 2.0 to empower users with blazing-fast connectivity.
Predator Helios 300 – All About Performance
15-inch Predator Helios 300. Image credit: Acer
The Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55) is a powerful gaming laptop equipped with a host of top-tier hardware: Up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, 32 GB of DDR5-4800 MHz memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD RAID 0 storage.
This hardware muscle powers a 15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS display with a 165 Hz refresh rate. With a revamped, cleaner chassis, the outside of the laptop looks great, too. A thin light bar below the palm rest (configurable via PredatorSense) lets the device retain its gamer aesthetic in a slightly more subtle fashion.
A dual-fan layout that includes one 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan helps the keep the system running cool, further supported by liquid metal thermal grease and Acer’s CoolBoost™ technology. A single press of the built-in PredatorSense button offers users control over the fan speed via four preset operating modes, while a single press of the built-in Turbo key instantly maxes out these settings for improved gaming performance. Upping the cool factor is the laptop’s mini-LED backlit keyboard features per-key RGB.
Running Windows 11, the laptop comes with Killer DoubleShot Pro (E2600+1675i) and WiFi 6E connectivity in addition to a healthy range of ports, including an HDMI 2.1 for connecting to external monitors or consoles, a Thunderbolt™ Type-C port, and two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, one of which allows users to charge a mobile device even if the laptop is turned off.
A 17.3-inch model (PH317-56) with an IPS panel (QHD 165 Hz or FHD 165 Hz / 144 Hz) is also available.
Acer Nitro 5 – Plentiful Configuration Options
17-inch Acer Nitro 5. Image credit: Acer
The is a gaming laptop that gives players everything they need to explore and enjoy the latest titles, featuring up to a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 (AN515-58) and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. A pair of M.2 SSD slots (PCIe Gen 4) offers massive storage, while up to 32 GB of DDR4 3200 RAM offers players plenty of breathing room to handle multiple applications at once.
Combined with a QHD 165 Hz panel that has a 3 ms response time, the Nitro 5 delivers pleasantly fluid gameplay. For further control, Killer™ Ethernet E2600 and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i lets players make their network prioritize game traffic for even faster connectivity when every second counts.
The Acer Nitro 5 can also be equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 6000™ Series processor (AN515-46) and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, plus up to 32 GB of the latest-generation DDR5 4800 MHz RAM. This generation of the Nitro 5 comes with two options, an FHD 144 Hz panel or a 165 Hz QHD Panel, both taking advantage of AMD FreeSync™ technology to offer smooth gameplay without screen tearing. Storage-wise, the AMD processor-powered Nitro 5 features two M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots (PCIe® Gen4 x1, PCIe® Gen3 x1).
It also comes with Windows 11 and a redesigned chassis that features dual-fan cooling, an intake on both the top and bottom of the chassis, together with four exhaust ports. Users can control fan speeds with the NitroSense utility app, a built-in software solution that also enables users to overclock their CPU/GPU and customize the 4-zone RGB keyboard’s lighting.
To complete the gameplay experience, DTS:X® Ultra audio deepens their immersion by delivering clear sounds that can be delivered in a 3D spatial soundscape. This technology also translates into a competitive edge, enabling players to hear exactly where an opponent is coming from. Users wanting to play with headphones and other peripherals will enjoy the Nitro 5’s full range of ports, including HDMI 2.1 and support for both USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2. The Intel-powered model also includes a Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C port. The AMD-powered model includes USB® 4.
A pair of 17.3-inch models (AN517-55, AN517-42) with an IPS panel (QHD/FHD 165 Hz, FHD 144 Hz) are also available.
Pricing
- Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-52s) – starting USD 2,299.99 (~MYR 9648)
- 15.6-inch Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55) – starting USD 1,649.99 (~MYR 6922)
- 17.3-inch Predator Helios 300 (PH317-56) – starting USD 1,749.99 (~MYR 7341)
- Acer Nitro 5 [Intel processor, 15.6-inch] (AN515-58) – starting USD 1,049.99 (~MYR 4405)
- Acer Nitro 5 [AMD processor, 15.6-inch] (AN515-46) – starting USD 1,099.99 (~MYR 4614)
- Acer Nitro 5 [Intel processor, 17.3-inch] (AN517-55) – starting USD 1,099.99 (~MYR 4614)
- Acer Nitro 5 [AMD processor, 17.3-inch] (AN517-42) – starting USD 1,149.99 (~MYR 4824)