•  Date Published: 12 Jan 2017
    • Intel Core i7-6700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • 16GB DDR4, 2133MHz
    • 4.20 kg (9.3 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 7200 rpm
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe (M key) + 1x 22110 PCIe NVMe (B key) 
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4, 2133MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • polycarbonate, fiberglass
    • 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)
    • HDMI
    • 1
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Killer Ethernet E2400 10/100/1000
    • Wi-Fi
    • Killer Wireless-AC 1535 802.11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.1
    • Audio jack
    • 2x 3.5mm audio jacks
    • 1x DisplayPort
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • 720p HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 4x Speakers + Two Subwoofers
    • Optical drive
    • Super-multi DVD
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Acer Predator 17 (G5-793)
    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 (G5-793) in-depth review

    Throughout 2016, Acer released a large number of Predator 15 and Predator 17 machines all of them offering various screen options and more importantly - different GPUs. It's quite normal considering the fact that mid-2016 the company released a desktop-grade GTX 980-powered notebook, which went obsolete in just a few months when the OEM released its GTX 1070 and 1080-powered Predator 17.However, if all of the above are a little over your pay grade, Acer got you covered. This hefty beast here packs a GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5) and costs way lower than its more powerful siblings. Unfortunately, though, since the notebook was released just before Intel announced its Kaby Lake quad-core CPUs, the G5-793 missed that train. We can expect a refresh in the near future, probably. But in t[...]

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    Pros

    • Excellent build quality
    • Good input devices
    • Excellent pre-calibrated IPS panel with 75Hz refresh rate and G-Sync support
    • The display doesn't use PWM
    • Outstanding cooling performance

    Cons

    • Hefty and bulky
    • Poor battery life
    • The right side is overcrowded with ports