•  Date Published: 30 Jul 2019
    • Intel Core i7-9750H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Laptop)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 2x 8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • 4.90 kg (10.8 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x M.2 PCIe x4 NVMe slots, with RAID 0 support 
    • RAM
    • 2x 8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 430 x 299 x 41.7 mm (16.93" x 11.77" x 1.64")
    • Weight
    • 4.90 kg (10.8 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, HDMI
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
  • DisplayPort
    • DisplayPort
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Gigabit LAN (Killer E3000)
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 1x Headset port + 1x Microphone port
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Digital-array microphones
    • Speakers
    • 5x speakers + subwoofer
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71)
    16.93" x 11.77" x 1.64" Dimensions
    4.90 kg (10.8 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -42% Weight

    Review

    Acer Predator Helios 700 in-depth review

    Every now and then we lay our hands on a special device in our office. Between the ultrabooks, the thin and light gaming laptops and the 2-in-1s we are able to enjoy a great amount of sheer power. It was about that time, last year, we got the Acer Predator Helios 500. It was (and still is) a monstrous piece of machinery. Equipped with a Core i9-8950HK and a GTX 1070 it was one of the best gaming laptops we've tested.And now, the time has come for the Acer Predator Helios 700 to be tested. It is bigger, scarier and once again, full with all of the latest and greatest in the laptop gaming industry. You're going to see a laptop that embodies a Core i9-9980HK - 8-core overclockable laptop processor. This comes in cooperation with the GeForce RTX 2080 to result in a real behemoth of a mach[...]

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    Pros

    • Desktop-like performance
    • 144Hz IPS panel option (AUO B173HAN03.1 (AUO319D))
    • Comfortable keyboard - both for typing and for gaming
    • Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (AUO B173HAN03.1 (AUO319D))
    • Very efficient cooling
    • Overclockable hardware
    • Supports RAID 0 and Thunderbolt

    Cons

    • Very loud in OC Mode
    • No SD card reader
    • Mediocre battery life

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    As one of the most capable gaming laptops you can find on the market, the Helios 700 should provide easy upgrade capabilities to its users. Stay with us to see what does the Predator Helios 700 look on the inside.Check out all Acer Predator Helios 700 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Servicing As a legacy to the older generation of fat and bulky gaming laptops, Acer has included a servicing lid. In fact, it is quite large and is held in place by only two Phillips-head screws. After you undo them, you can almost ever interchange[...]

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