Acer has expanded its gaming laptops portfolio under Predator and Nitro series by launching three new models – Predator Triton 500 SE, Predator Helios 300, and Acer Nitro 5.
The new laptops feature 12th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs, however, the Acer Nitro 5 also includes AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor as an option.
Acer also offers 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
The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-52s) is a special edition laptop and is equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU, and 32 GB of 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory.
The Triton 500 SE features an all-metal spartan-styled aesthetics measuring 19.9 mm (0.75 in) at its thinnest point. The laptop has a triple-fan system, including two 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans with 89 metal blades each.
As per the company’s claims, its Vortex Flow technology redirects the airflow those fans generate to critical components, while strategically-placed thermal foam, liquid-metal thermal grease on the CPU, and four heat pipes further improve cooling. The hardware is powered by a large 99.98 Wh battery.
The laptop sports a 16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time, 500 nits of brightness, 100 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and an SD7.0 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.
It also comes with an Intel Killer E3100G 2.5G Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675, and Control Center 2.0 empower users with blazing-fast connectivity.
Predator Helios 300
The Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55) is again a gaming laptop equipped with 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.
The laptop sports a 15.6-inch QHD (2560×1440) IPS display with a 165 Hz refresh rate. Further, it has a dual-fan layout that includes one 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan 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.
The device runs Windows 11 out of the box and has Killer DoubleShot Pro (E2600+1675i) and WiFi 6E connectivity. It has ports including an HDMI 2.1, a Thunderbolt Type-C port, and two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports.
Additionally, users can buy a 17.3-inch model (PH317-56) with an IPS panel (QHD 165 Hz or FHD 165 Hz / 144 Hz) variant.
The 15.6-inch Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55) will be available in North America in May, starting at USD 1,649; in EMEA in February, starting at EUR 2,299; and in China in February, starting at RMB 11,999.
Acer Nitro 5
The Acer Nitro 5 is a gaming laptop that features up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 (AN515-58) and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU.
It also offers a pair of M.2 SSD slots (PCIe Gen 4), up to 32 GB of DDR4 3200 RAM, and a QHD 165 Hz panel with 3 ms response time. Further, it has Killer Ethernet E2600 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i.
In another variant, the Acer Nitro 5 comes 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 and Windows 11 out of the box.
This Nitro 5 comes with two options, an FHD 144 Hz panel or a 165 Hz QHD Panel, supporting AMD FreeSync technology. Storage-wise, the AMD processor-powered Nitro 5 features two M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots (PCIe Gen4 x1, PCIe Gen3 x1).
The laptop supports connectivity options, 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 and Availability
- The 17.3-inch Predator Helios 300 (PH317-56) will be available in North America in March, starting at US$ 1,749 (Rs. 1,30,236.66 approx.); in EMEA in February, starting at EUR 2,399; and in China in February, starting at RMB 11,999.
- The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-52s) will be available in North America in March, starting at US$ 2,299 (Rs. 1,71,190 approx.); in EMEA in February, starting at EUR 3,499; and in China in February, starting at RMB 24,999.
- The Acer Nitro 5 [Intel processor, 15.6-inch] (AN515-58) will be available in North America in March, starting at US$ 1,049 (Rs. 78,110 approx.); in EMEA in February, starting at EUR 1,549; and in China in February, starting at RMB 9,499.
- The Acer Nitro 5 [AMD processor, 15.6-inch] (AN515-46) will be available in North America in April, starting at US$ 1,099 (Rs. 81,835 approx.) in EMEA in April, starting at EUR 1,599; and in China in March, starting at RMB 8,999.
- The Acer Nitro 5 [Intel processor, 17.3-inch] (AN517-55) will be available in North America in April, starting at US$ 1,099 (Rs. 81,835 approx.); in EMEA in March, starting at EUR 1,649; and in China in February, starting at RMB 9,499.
- The Acer Nitro 5 [AMD processor, 17.3-inch] (AN517-42) will be available in North America in May, starting at US$ 1,149 (Rs. 85,565 approx.); in EMEA in April, starting at EUR 1,699; and in China in March, starting at RMB 8,999.