•  Date Published: 11 Dec 2024
    • Intel Core i7-6700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M (3GB GDDR5)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 128GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 4.20 kg (9.3 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 128GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe + 1x 22110 PCIe NVMe 
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • fiberglass, plastic
    • Dimensions
    • 423 x 322 x 40 mm (16.65" x 12.68" x 1.57")
    • Weight
    • 4.20 kg (9.3 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 4x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3
    • HDMI
  • DisplayPort
    • DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • Killer Wireless-AC 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
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 4x Speakers + Two Subwoofers
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Acer Predator 17 (G9-791)
    16.65" x 12.68" x 1.57" Dimensions
    4.20 kg (9.3 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -32% Weight

    Review

    Acer Predator 17 in-depth review

    It's virtually impossible not to hear about the new high-end gaming Predator line from Acer, this is, of course, if you like gaming hardware. The focus of this review is the Predator gaming notebook, more precisely the 17.3-inch variant. This is the first attempt of the company to enter this segment of the market which is reigned by ASUS with its ROG (Republic of Gamers) series and Dell with the Alienware notebooks. Maybe Acer had a boost of confidence after their successful launch of the Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition laptops, but rumor has it that the company has actually planned this for years. They've spent more than 3 years in development to bring this.Spec-wise, the notebook offers top-shelf hardware - Core i7-6700HQ and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M that matches most of the high-e[...]

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    Pros

    • Appealing, sleek and aggressive design with premium materials
    • Solid construction
    • Excellent cooling system
    • Perfect display suitable not only for gaming, but for professional photo and video editing as well
    • Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
    • A wide variety of storage options
    • High-quality sound
    • Pretty good battery life for a gaming notebook

    Cons

    • Bulky and heavy (4.163 kg)
    • The additional fan module doesn't do anything
    • Doesn't support G-Sync on the integrated display