Acer Predator Helios 500

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Date Published: 26 Jul 2021

Intel Core i9-11980HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 140W)
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 360 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
2x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
3.90 kg (8.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

3.8 Portability Mediocre

7.0 Display Very Good

7.8 For Work Very Good

7.8 For Gaming Very Good

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Specs

Display
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 360 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
4TB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

RAM
2x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz

OS
Windows 10 Pro

Dimensions
400 x 319.2 x 35.30 mm (15.75" x 12.57" x 1.39")

Weight
3.90 kg (8.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

3x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

2x USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 4

HDMI
2.1

Mini DisplayPort

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
Audio by DTS:X Ultra

Optical drive

Portability

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52)

15.75" x 12.57" x 1.39" Dimensions

3.90 kg (8.6 lbs) Weight

Average 17.3-inch laptop

2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -27% Weight

Review

Acer Predator Helios 500 in-depth review

Forget about low-cost, budget-oriented devices. Here we go big. The device we have with us has all the bells and whistles, including an overclockable Core i9-11980HK, and an RTX 3080 with a 165W TGP. In recent years, gaming laptops have shrunk massively, when compared to their relatives from 5 years ago. We are seeing sub 2-kilo devices with a lot of power.However, what will happen if you combine the abilities of modern hardware with enough space for decent cooling? Well, the Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) is what happens. It is an abomination of aggressive gaming looks, tons of RGB lighting, and of course, desktop-matching hardware.Ultimately, there are other things that make the device even more exciting. For example, it is extremely easy to upgrade, thanks to the service door, [...]

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Pros

Loaded with RGB
A ton of fast, high-res display options
Monstrous cooling
97% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile
Fast refresh rate with quick pixel response times
PWM-free
Analog trigger-like WASD options
Top tier GPU supports 165W TGP
2x SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 + 2.5-inch SATA
Great input devices
Has a MUX switch

Cons

Poor battery life
Quite pricey
Bulky chassis

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The Predator Helios 500 is one of few old breed devices that aim to provide the full gaming experience to their users. Thankfully, Acer has made upgrading this laptop really accessible.Check out all Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the service lid and battery First things first, let's talk about upgrade options. To get access to them, you need to undo two Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the plastic door, and lift it away. Before we go any further we would advise removing the 74Wh batte[...]