Predator Triton 500 SE: Acer unveils new Predator Triton and Helios Series gaming notebooks – Times of India

Acer has announced several additions to its gaming portfolio with new Predator notebooks. The all-new Predator Triton 500 SE and the Predator Helios 500 notebooks have been updated to include up to the new 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs, plus features like Acer’s 5th Generation AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology for better cooling, DTS:X Ultra audio, Intel® Killer E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and the PredatorSense device management software.
The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-51s) will be available in North America in June starting at $1,749.99 (about Rs 1,26,780); in EMEA in July starting at EUR 1,999; and in China in June, starting at RMB 14,999.
The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) will be available in North America in August starting at $ 2,499.99 (roughly about Rs 1,81,115); in EMEA in June starting at EUR 2,499; and in China in August, starting at RMB 39,999. Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.
Predator Triton 500 SE Gaming Notebook
The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-51s) is a “special edition” notebook designed for gamers who want a machine capable of getting through both the latest AAA games and the workday, says Acer. Powered by up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU and up to 64 GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 memory, the notebook is about 19.9 mm (0.78 in) thin, Acer claims it can offer up to 12 hours of battery life.
The Predator Triton 500 SE sports a 16-inch 16:10 display with an 87% screen-to-body ratio and offers three-panel options, including a 165 Hz WQXGA LCD display; a 165 Hz WQXGA Mini LED panel with 1250 peak nits and 100% coverage of the sRGB colour gamut; or a 240 Hz WQXGA IPS PolarBlack panel with a 3 ms response time and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. The notebook comes with USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, including dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports which support DisplayPort and an SD 7.0 card reader.
Predator Helios 500 Gaming Notebook
The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) boasts up to an overclockable 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and 64 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory, Depending on their preferences, users can equip the 17.3-inch Helios 500 with a 4K Mini LED 120 Hz display powered by AUO AmLED technology that supports full-array local dimming and is comparable to VESA Display HDR 1000, or AUO’s FHD 360 Hz display with a 3 ms response time.
The Helios 500 includes multiple ports: one HDMI 2.1, one mini-DP 1.4, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4, three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports that support offline charging, and one RJ45 port. An Intel Killer E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 and Killer Intelligence Center have been given to provide gamers with better connectivity and lower latency.