Acer Predator 17 X (GX-791) - Specs

  • LG LP173WF4-SPF2
  • Color accuracy  4.4  3.1
  • HDD/SSD
  • up to 512GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 NVMe (M) + 1x 2280 NVMe (B) + 1x 22110 NVMe (B) 
  • RAM
  • up to 32GB
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Battery
  • 6000 mAh, 8-cell
  • Body material
  • Plastic, Fiberglass
  • Dimensions
  • 423 x 322 x 45 mm (16.65" x 12.68" x 1.77")
  • Weight
  • 4.55 kg (10 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • USB
  • HDMI
  • 1
  • Card reader
  • SD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Killer Ethernet E2400 10/100/1000
  • Wi-Fi
  • Killer Double Shot Pro 1535 802.11ac, 2x2 MU-MIMO (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • Audio jack
  • 2x 3.5mm audio jacks
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 4x Speakers + Subwoofer
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

 

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Acer Predator 17 X (GX-791) in-depth review

We've been waiting for so long for laptops to catch up with desktops when it comes to raw performance and it seems that the time has almost come. Aside from some MSI models equipped with desktop-grade GPUs and ASUS' - frankly failed - attempt to offer desktop-like experience with the GX700, now comes the Predator 17X - an extreme modification of the normal Predator 17 with super-powerful GTX 980 and unlocked Core i7-6820HK. We do have to note, though, that the ASUS GX800 is a newly announced updated version of the GX700 with two NVIDIA GPUs in SLI configuration so the external cooling pad [...]

Pros

  • Aggressive, cool and rigid chassis
  • Updated keyboard and touchpad with better LED backlight but keeps the same ergonomics
  • Healthy port distribution with wide range of connectivity options including DisplayPort and USB-C 3.1
  • Excellent IPS panel with 75Hz refresh rate + G-Sync support
  • No PWM across all brightness levels
  • Desktop-grade performance with overclocking capabilities...
  • ...and good cooling system to support it
  • Supports up to three M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs or three M.2 SATA SSDs in RAID 0 array

Cons

  • Extraordinary bulky and heavy including the charger
  • Doesn't have integrated graphics and thus sub-par battery life