2020 Acer Predator Triton 15.6 Inch 144Hz FHD 1080P Gaming Laptop| Intel 6-Core i7 review
2020 Acer Predator Triton 15.6 Inch 144Hz FHD 1080P Gaming Laptop| Intel 6-Core i7 review
SPECIFICATIONSCPU: Intel Core i7-8750H, 2.20GHz
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB GDDR6)
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Screen: 15.6-inch 1,920 x 1,080, IPS, 144Hz
Storage: 512GB SSD
REASONS TO BUY
+Ray-tracing capable RTX graphics+Clean, thin and portable design+144Hz screen with 3ms response time
Along with the Dell G7 17 listed directly above, if you want to jump onto the RTX bandwagon, so you can bask in the goodness that is real time ray tracing, but don't have super serious money to spend, then the Acer Predator Triton 500 is a great sweet spot.
The model tested by T3 packed in a strong Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, 8th generation Intel Core i7-8750H, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB SSD
And with the Triton 500's gamer-calibrated screen, with the panel delivering 144Hz and an anti-ghosting approved 3ms response time, AAA gaming and much more is very much delivered as it should be. The three-sided thin-bezel design, while not quite as expansive as the 4-sided beauty of the MSI GS75 Stealth, still looks modern too, while the system's overall understated finish make it a genuine work and play option.
FORExtremely powerful
Solid RGB
Beautiful display
Surprisingly long battery life
AGAINST
Kind of expensive
Flimsy lid
Awkward keyboard layout
The best gaming laptops keep getting thinner and thinner, seemingly by the day, and the Acer Predator Triton 500 continues this trend. This thin and light gaming machine is packed with some of the most powerful laptop hardware on the market, while still being small enough to carry in your backpack.
This approach does bring some compromises when it comes to build quality and thermals, but the high power and attractive design may end up making up for it. That is, until you take a look at the price tag.
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So, does the Acer Predator Triton 500 belong among the best gaming laptops 2019 has to offer? Well, as long as you can get past an awkward keyboard layout and a somewhat flimsy build, you will find a lot to love here, especially considering how powerful the hardware inside is.
SPEC SHEET
Here is the Acer Predator Triton 500 sent to TechRadar for review:
CPU: 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-8750H (hexa-core, 9MB cache, up to 4.1GHz)
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB GDDR6); Intel UHD Graphics 630
RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2,666MHz)
Screen: 15.6-inch FHD LCD (1,920 x 1,080, 144Hz, IPS)
Storage: 512GB SSD (NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4)
Ports: 1 x Thunderbolt 3; 3 x USB 3.1; 1 x mini DisplayPort 1.4; 1 x HDMI 2.0; headphone & microphone jack; 1 x Gigabit LAN
Connectivity: Killer Wireless-AC 1550i (802.11ac); Bluetooth 5.0
Camera: HD webcam (1MP, 720p)
Weight: 4.41 pounds (2kg)
Size: 14.1 x 10 x 0.70 inches (358.1 x 254 x 17.78mm; W x D x H)
Here’s how the Acer Predator Triton 500 fared in our suite of benchmark tests:
3DMark Sky Diver: 31,654; Fire Strike: 13,119; Time Spy: 6,047
Geekbench 4: 5,113 (single-core); 19,876 (multi-core)
Cinebench CPU: 1,078 points; Graphics: 98 fps
PCMark 8 Home: 3,850
PCMark 8 Battery Life: 3 hours and 33 minutes
Battery Life (TechRadar movie test): 5 hours and 35 minutes
Total War: Warhammer II (1080p, Ultra): 51 fps; (1080p, Low): 132 fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, Ultra): 65 fps; (1080p, Low): 100 fps
availability
We got our hands on the entry-level model of the Acer Predator Triton 500, which is packed with an H-series Intel Core i7 processor (CPU), 16GB of memory (RAM), an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, a 15.6-inch, 144Hz 1080p display and a 512GB solid-state drive (SSD). That’s quite the build for the entry-level, and it comes at a premium: the Acer Predator Triton 500 will set you back to start. Though, this model is only available in the US and Australia.
If you’re in the UK, there’s only one model of the Acer Predator Triton 500 with the same specs as the model we reviewed, but with a more powerful RTX 2080 graphics processor (GPU).
And, you can’t have a gaming laptop without an all-out configuration – the Acer Predator Triton 500 is no different, but it’s only available in the US. You can get the Triton 500 with an RTX 2080, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for a whopping
Considering that this model has double the memory and SSD space as the mid-range model, this upgrade actually provides significant value.
The most obvious comparison here is to the Razer Blade, and this Acer laptop provides a much better value. The Razer Blade with the same exact specs as the starting option will set you back . That means you’re paying a whopping for a slightly nicer chassis. We’re don’t know about you, but the Acer Predator Triton 500 definitely looks like the better value here.
Design
The Acer Predator Triton 500 isn’t exactly going to blend into an office space, with its angular designs and giant blue logo on the back. But, it’s not the most garish gaming laptop on the block, either.
At just 0.7 inches thick and weighs 4.41 pounds, this 15-inch gaming laptop is quite easy to carry around. The Acer Predator Triton 500 has a lightweight metal build, and for the most part its extremely solid – at least until you take a look at the lid of the laptop.
You see, in order to make the Triton 500 as thin and light as it is, there had to be cuts to the chassis somewhere, and these cuts are almost entirely in the display lid. It’s incredibly thin, and even minor pressure can cause it to flex. This isn’t the most durable build in the world, and it will bend easily – make sure you put it in a case if you take this laptop with you in your travels.
The rest of the chassis is built like a tank, though. The keyboard deck and touchpad show absolutely no signs of flex, even during the most intense Overwatch matches.
As for the inputs themselves, the keyboard feels amazing. With an incredible amount of travel and forceful feedback, this keyboard feels fantastic whether we’re playing games or doing a bit of writing. And, we have to say that the RGB lighting here is jaw-dropping. There are three zones of lighting, rather than the per-key lighting of something like the Razer Blade, but it’s bright and customizable.
However, the keyboard layout holds the Acer Predator Triton 500 back from reaching its full potential.
On the right edge of the keyboard, you’ll find a bunch of media keys. Don’t get us wrong, we love that these keys are included, but the placement means that we are constantly hitting them while typing. The worst offender is the ‘Predator’ key, right next to the Backspace key.
We hit this button all the time, and every time we do it takes us out of what we are doing, and opens Acer’s Predator Sense app. Still, this is a gaming laptop first and foremost, and it’s unlikely that you’ll hit these keys by accident while gaming. It’s just something to be aware of if you plan on doing any work on the Acer Predator Triton 500.
Above the keyboard, you’ll find some ventilation along with a Turbo button. This will overclock the GPU and make the fans run at full speed. It’s a quick and easy way to get a couple extra frames per second (fps) out of your game.
Then there’s the trackpad. While it’s thinner than we like, it’s responsive and crisp, following our inputs without any issue. There are no dedicated buttons, like you’ll find on other gaming laptops, but that’s our preference anyway. It’s no MacBook trackpad, but it’s without a doubt the best trackpad we’ve ever used on a gaming laptop.
As for ports, there are plenty on offer here. On the right side of the laptop, you’ll find two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, a Thunderbolt 3 and a Mini DisplayPort. Over on the left is power, LAN, another USB 3.1 Type-A, an HDMI and 3.5mm audio jacks for headphone and mic. For such a small form-factor gaming PC, this is an excellent assortment of ports, and basically has all of your bases covered, no matter what you’re trying to do.
Then, there’s the display. The Acer Predator Triton 500 has a 15.6-inch, Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display running at 144Hz. And, while it is ‘just’ 1080p, it looks awesome. This display is incredibly colorful and bright, which on top of the fast refresh rate, makes games like Overwatch an absolute blast to play. We’re not exaggerating when we say the Acer Predator Triton 500’s display looks better than the AOC Agon AG352UCG6 we typically play games on.
Even the screen’s bezels are thin for a gaming laptop. The bottom bezel is pretty thicc, and even has ‘Predator’ emblazoned on it in some pretty garish lettering, but the remaining bezels practically vanish when playing games. They’re not as thin as, say, the Dell XPS 13 or the Huawei MateBook 14, but they don’t need to be.
We just wish the display’s excellence carried over to the speakers. Yet again, we have another gaming laptop with mediocre speakers located on the bottom of the chassis. These speakers are fine for watching the odd YouTube video, but once you try to listen to music or, heaven forbid, play games on it, you’re in for disappointment. In fact, while playing the Witcher 3, we could barely hear the game over the obnoxious fans.
That’s the downside to this laptop’s thin and light design, by the way. Because of the incredibly powerful hardware inside of this laptop, thermals are an issue. There are vents all over the Acer Predator Triton 500: the sides, above the keyboard, the back of the laptop, and across the bottom. Still, fans will speed up at the slightest amount of workload.
This isn’t a problem if you’re using one of the best gaming headsets, but don’t count on being able to play games comfortably through the built-in speakers.
Luckily, because the Acer Predator Triton 500 is packed with an Intel Core i7-8750H and an RTX 2060, along with 16GB of RAM, performance is nothing to shake a stick at. There are no slowdowns here, whether we’re playing The Witcher 3 on max settings or working with 20-plus Chrome tabs open.
2020 Acer Predator Triton 15.6 Inch 144Hz FHD 1080P Gaming Laptop| Intel 6-Core i7 review
Bring it on
Forge a new path to victory with the revolutionary Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop. Colossal processing power all wrapped up in a thin and light frame, it slices through games and multitasks like a pro thanks to a 9th Gen Intel Core and massive 32GB of RAM. From hack-and-slash raids to precision shots, you see every detail on a stunning Full HD display complete with NVIDIA RTX graphics. Add in a battery that just won’t quit*, and you’re fully equipped to sprint headlong into the future of gaming.
Challenge accepted
Power-packed with an astonishing 32GB of DDR4 memory and 512GB solid state drive for speedy boot-ups and plenty of storage, the Triton 500 doesn’t back down from a challenge.
VR-Ready NVIDIA graphics
The GeForce RTX 2060 is powered by the all-new NVIDIA Turing architecture to give you incredible new levels of gaming realism, speed, power efficiency, and immersion.
Blades of cool
Maximize performance while reducing noise with custom-engineered 4th Gen Aeroblade cooling technology, featuring serrated blades inspired by powerful owl flight mechanics for improved airflow.
You’re surrounded
Expand your field of vision through multiple displays with HDMI 2.0, mini DisplayPort, or USB-C Thunderbolt 3. Including the laptop screen, that’s a total of four displays to play around with.
Total control
Customize your keyboard with 3-zone RGB backlighting, see through WASD keycaps, built-in media control keys, and a Turbo button for instant overclocking when you need it most.
The best Windows yet
Windows 10 Home delivers faster start-ups, your favorite applications, and great new ways to get stuff done across multiple devices.
*Battery life varies by configuration, operating conditions, and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.
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The benchmarks reflect this, showing up the Razer Blade in CPU tests. For instance, with the same processor, the Acer Predator Triton 500 scored a whopping 1,078 points, compared to the Razer Blade’s 906. Even the Geekbench scores are better, with Acer’s portable gaming laptop scoring 19,876 to Razer’s 19,064.
As for graphics, the RTX 2060 is the little chip that could. In our canned gaming benchmarks in Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Total War: Warhammer 2, the Acer Predator Triton 500 scored 65 fps and 51 fps, respectively, on ultra settings.
And, even outside of benchmarks, we’re impressed with the Acer Predator Triton 500. We regularly get the full 144 fps out of Overwatch on max settings. The Witcher 3 also runs at a silky smooth framerate on max settings, never dipping below 65 to 70 fps.
This awesome performance comes with a thermal price, though. We regularly see the CPU running at 92 degrees Celsius, which is right up against the temperature limit. The laptop doesn’t throttle at this temperature, but it does stay there, even with the fans running at full speed. This won’t be a huge problem in the short term, but it could affect the longevity of the Acer Predator Triton 500.
The GPU doesn’t get quite as hot as the processor, but it still gets toasty unless you have the fans ramped up.
Battery life
The Acer Predator Triton 500’s biggest surprise is the battery life. Typically, you’d expect a gaming laptop to only last a couple hours on battery, but this laptop does away with that stereotype.
In fact, in the PCMark8 battery test, the Acer Predator Triton 500 lasted 3 hours and 33 minutes. So, you should be able to get some work done, or even some light gaming, without having to run for your charger after a couple minutes.
The laptop fared even better under our anecdotal movie test. Streaming a 1080p video on loop with 50% brightness and volume, with all radios but WiFi disabled, the Triton 500 lasted a whopping 5 hours and 35 minutes.
We’re still not at a point where we can work all day on a gaming laptop without being plugged in, but we’re getting close.
Software and features
There really isn’t a lot of bloatware on the Acer Predator Triton 500, and what is there doesn’t get in the way of anything. First, of course, you have a suite of standard Acer apps, including the Acer Care Center. This will keep your PC up to date, and display the status of your battery among other elements. These tools exist elsewhere within Windows 10, but it’s nice to have all of it consolidated in one place.
The big one, though, is the Acer Predator Sense software. Through this edgy-looking software, you can control everything from lighting, to fan speed and even overclocking. The overclocking is the main feature here.
Only the GPU can be overclocked, and while you won’t be able to push it as far as a desktop graphics card, we were able to see marginal performance improvements with the GPU in ‘Extreme’ mode.
The Acer Predator Triton 500, for being such a thin and light gaming laptop, is kind of a beast. This laptop is packed with powerful hardware and lasts surprisingly long on a charge, making it ideal for any gamer that needs to travel a lot.
We do have some issues with the design, namely the awkward keyboard layout and flimsy screen lid, but they don’t hold the Acer Predator Triton 500 back from being worth your time and money.
There are better gaming laptops on the market, to be sure, but this is one of the fastest gaming laptops you’ll find for less than two grand in 2019.
Tech specs
Display 15.6 in Full HD LED display (1920 x 1080)
Processor Intel Core i7-9750H up to 2.6 GHz
Memory 16GB DDR4 2666 MHz
Hard drive size 512GB SSD
Operating system Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
PC type Laptop
Optical drive None
Media drive None
Audio Waves MaxxAudio with MaxxBass, MaxxVolume, MaxxDialogue, and Waves NxTM 3D audio
Video NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Ports • 1 Thunderbolt 3
• 1 HDMI 2.0
• 1 mini DisplayPort
• Killer Ethernet RJ-45
• 1 headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery Lithium-ion battery (up to 8 hours)*
Camera HD SHDR webcam
Wireless Killer Double Shot Pro Wireless 802.11ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Dimensions 14.00 x 10.00 x 1.00 in (355.60 x 254.00 x 25.40 mm)
Weight 5.00 lbs (2.27 kgs)
Color Abyssal black
Other • Model number: PT515-51-75BH
• 3-zone RGB-backlit keyboard
• Turbo button
• Media control keys
• Refresh Rate: 144Hz
2020 Acer Predator Triton 15.6 Inch 144Hz FHD 1080P Gaming Laptop| Intel 6-Core i7 review
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