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日本Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) review – Can a Thin Laptop Be a Gaming Beast?
Finding a thin and capable gaming laptop was a hard task years ago. Now, things are much better since every manufacturer offers such machines. Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) boasts compact dimensions for a 16-incher and you can pick it with modern powerful hardware under the bonnet. The top-end configurations are configured with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and GeForce RTX 4070. Actually, our laptop has exactly the same chips because as always, we want to torture the cooling system. The latter looks pretty competent, at least at first sight. It has a pair of big fans with metal blades and vector heat pipes with wider contact surfaces. Acer has also preapplied liquid metal on the CPU die.
You get a choice of three IPS displays. The base one is a 165Hz 1200p unit, followed by a 240Hz 1600p model, and the most expensive variant has a resolution of 3200 x 2000p plus 165Hz. Our laptop is configured with the same top-tier panel and yes, it is tremendously color-accurate.
Moreover, you get mouthwatering gaming goodies such as MUX switch, G-SYNC, and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Because of the thin profile, the memory is soldered but the storage options are on point. The connectivity is fine (Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3) and the port selection is very good with its four USB connectors and a MicroSD card reader. You can rely on an RGB backlit keyboard and a huge touchpad for input devices.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-predator-triton-neo-16-ptn16-51/
Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
- Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
- Storage performance
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT Your Laptop
- Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life, Performance presets comparison
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, DOS, Windows 11 Pro, Chrome OS
- Battery
- 76Wh
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 356 x 249.17 x 18.82 - 20.83 mm (14.02" x 9.81" x 0.74")
- Weight
- 2.05 kg (4.5 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Built-in Microphones with Acer Purified Voice
- Speakers
- Speaker System optimized by DTS X:Ultra Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/Predator_PTN16-51/downloads?suggest=PTN16-51;1
What’s in the box?
The box contains a bit of paperwork and a 230W barrel plug adapter.
Design and construction
Despite being part of the Predator family, the design of the Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) reminds us of some Acer Swift laptops like the Edge (SFX16-61G). The aluminum chassis is decently solid. The lid feels averagely flexible (which is acceptable) and the main body is even tougher. You can bend the zone above the touchpad if you apply a lot of pressure on purpose, but that’s okay.
The lid opens effortlessly with a single hand. For such a powerful device with hefty cooling, the profile is thin – 20.83 – 18.82 mm. The weight is also good because this notebook stops the scales at 2.05 kg.
The bezels that surround the 16:10 display are very narrow which is nice to see. The Web camera is normally placed above the screen. The dual-mic unit offers 1080p resolution at 60FPS alongside Temporal Noise Reduction.
The ventilation grill above the keyboard also houses the so-called “Mode” key for cycling between the power presets or ramping the fans’ speed.
The board itself lacks a NumPad but that has its positive side – the keycaps are superbly spaced. The 3-zone RGB unit has a Predator Sense Key (which launches the Acer software for power control) and the mandatory Copilot shortcut that summons the Microsoft AI magic. The keycaps have good travel (not the longest we’ve seen) and nice feedback.
The gigantic touchpad has a Corning Gorilla Glass surface which is smooth and allows accurate tracking. The fingerprint reader can be seen in the top left corner of the pad.
The PredatorSense app controls the keyboard backlight.
The bottom panel is business as usual – two long rubber feet, a pair of speaker cutouts, two ventilation grills, and a battery reset pinhole. The heat is pushed through via three vents on the back that point to the desk.
Ports
On the left, there is a power connector, a 20 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 port, a 10 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port, and an Audio Combo jack. On the right, you get a Kensington lock slot, an HDMI 2.1, two USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) ports (the former supports the power-off charging extra), and a MicroSD card reader. Both Type-Cs support DisplayPort and charging (65W DC-in).
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) is equipped with an IPS panel, model number AUO B160QAN04.S (AUOF1A7). It comes with a 165Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 16.0″ (40.6 cm), and the resolution – 3200 x 2000p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:10, the pixel density – 236 ppi, and their pitch – 0.11 x 0.11 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 37 cm (this is based on the pixel density and the typical viewing distance at which individual pixels cannot be distinguished by the human eye).
Viewing angles are good. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
The maximum measured brightness is 437 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen and 435 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 4%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 6490K (average).
In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 180 nits) – in this particular case at 48% Brightness (White level = 181 cd/m2, Black level = 0.15 cd/m2).
Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio is good – 1200:1.
To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy.
Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook.
Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day.
The yellow dotted line shows Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) ‘s color gamut coverage.
Its display covers 100% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976 and 98% of DCI-P3.
Acer Predator Triton Neo offers a factory Color Calibration Testing Report.
Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature at 180 cd/m2 luminance (Illuminant white point – D65), sRGB encoding curve.
We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. You can check out the results at factory condition and also, with the “Design and Gaming” profile.
Below you can compare the scores of the Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) with the default settings (left), and with the “Gaming and Web design” profile (right) compared to Display P3 color space. The default settings are on point.
The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light.
The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is enhanced with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa обратно (these terms refer to the time it takes for pixels to change from one color to another (black to white and back to black in this case), a shorter time reduces picture blur with fast moving images).
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 8 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes. Gamers should be happy.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the backlight is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51)’s display doesn’t flicker at any brightness level. This makes the screen pretty comfortable for long periods of use.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate. If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can be inconvenient in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the screen reflection level for each laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is set at 60°.
The reflectance of the Acer’s screen is 65.3 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Sound
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51)’s speakers produce a sound of relatively good quality. However, the low, mid, and high tones all have some slight deviations from clarity.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Turbo” and “NVIDIA GPU-only” modes activated in the PredatorSense app. Also, the “Best Performance” mode is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
This laptop is offered with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.
Our laptop has a 185H chip.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
For graphics, you can choose between a GeForce RTX 4050, a GeForce RTX 4060, and a 110W GeForce RTX 4070.
The device that we bought is equipped with an RTX 4070.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 150 fps | 101 fps | 51 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 161 fps | 143 fps | 118 fps | 101 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 150 fps | 122 fps | 111 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 227 fps | 170 fps | 161 fps | 134 fps |
For its 110W power limit, the GeForce RTX 4070 performs well. Still, the 16-inch MSI Sword 16 HX B14V with the same GPU (that can maintain almost the same clock speed as the Acer device) can show high FPS values. This is possible due to the more punchier Raptor Lake HX processor of the MSI machine.
Storage performance
This device has a 1TB SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X125N. The Gen 4 SSD is pretty fast but it also gets hot during benchmarking reaching 79°C. Of course, in normal daily usage, the thermals are much lower.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life, Performance presets comparison
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (28W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) | 3.43 GHz @ 2.87 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 71°C @ 83W | 3.54 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 81°C @ 85W | 3.29 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 1.79 GHz @ 82°C @ 70W |
| Alienware m16 R2 | 3.94 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 85°C @ 115W | 3.42 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 93°C @ 110W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.92 GHz @ 1.84 GHz @ 85°C @ 78W |
| MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V | 3.76 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 1.92 GHz @ 74°C @ 95W | 3.74 GHz @ 2.97 GHz @ 1.91 GHz @ 80°C @ 95W | 3.62 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 92°C @ 90W |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) “Full-speed fan mode” | 3.79 GHz @ 3.25 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 91°C @ 114W | 3.16 GHz @ 2.85 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 95°C @ 86W | 3.26 GHz @ 2.57 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 73°C @ 65W |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) “Performance fan mode” | 3.74 GHz @ 3.08 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 82°C @ 114W | 3.47 GHz @ 3.22 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 94°C @ 106W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.35 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 72°C @ 60W |
| ASUS Zenbook DUO (UX8406) | 3.13 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 78°C @ 64W | 2.55 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 1.39 GHz @ 90°C @ 53W | 2.09 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 78°C @ 35W |
For a thin 16-incher, the cooling of this Acer laptop gets the job done. The Core Ultra 9 185H can sustain 3.29 GHz / 2.70 GHz P and E-core frequencies in longer loads which is a good result. The temperatures also seem normal given the compact dimensions.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) | 2383 MHz @ 73°C @ 110W | 2363 MHz @ 78°C @ 110W |
| Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-42) | 2640 MHz @ 70°C @ 125W | 2640 MHz @ 72°C @ 125W |
| Alienware m16 R2 | 2440 MHz @ 78°C @ 120W | 2427 MHz @ 84°C @ 119W |
| MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V | 2048 MHz @ 78°C @ 90W | 1981 MHz @ 85°C @ 89W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) | 2535 MHz @ 80°C @ 139W | 2503 MHz @ 86°C @ 139W |
| MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | 2373 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W | 2372 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W |
| MSI Sword 17 HX B14V | 2395 MHz @ 73°C @ 114W | 2388 MHz @ 75°C @ 114W |
| Alienware m18 R2 | 2550 MHz @ 68°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 72°C @ 133W |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16″, Gen 9) | 2580 MHz @ 81°C @ 130W | 2580 MHz @ 86°C @ 132W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) | 2610 MHz @ 77°C @ 131W | 2610 MHz @ 82°C @ 134W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16″, Gen 9) | 2535 MHz @ 74°C @ 129W | 2535 MHz @ 75°C @ 130W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Turbo” preset | 2535 MHz @ 66°C @ 121W | 2535 MHz @ 67°C @ 122W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Performance” preset | 2475 MHz @ 72°C @ 123W | 2475 MHz @ 73°C @ 123W |
The RTX 4070 works at 2363 MHz under long gaming sessions which seems an adequate score for a modest 110W power limit.
Gaming comfort
The Predator Sence app is all you need to control the laptop’s power. You get four performance presets and advanced fan control. In idle, the fan speed is around ~2100 RPM and you can manually bump it to ~5400 / 5050 RPM.
Presets
Max fan speed
Idle “Turbo”When the internals are pushed to their limits, the hotspot on the keyboard hits ~55°C (which doesn’t feel scorching hot) but that is fine since the WASD zone is cooler enough for comfortable gaming (49°C). The bottom bezel of the display reaches 42°C and that seems normal.
Curiously, during heavy loads or gaming in “Turbo” mode, the fans are ramped to their max speed and they sound noisy, not in an extreme way but close to the limit. However, the clocks of the “Performance” preset aren’t bad at all and the fans don’t spin that aggressively – 4260 / 3720 RPM.
Max CPU load “Turbo”
Max CPU load “Performance”The situation with the noise is the same during gaming – loud fans in “Turbo” (+110W TGP) and less noise with the “Performance” preset. The latter offers a 75W GPU power limit which hinders the FPS.
Gaming “Turbo”
Gaming “Performance”Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This notebook’s 76Wh battery lasts for 9 hours of video playback. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Best Power Efficiency” preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and select the “Eco” and “Optimus” modes in the Acer PredatorSense app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this gaming machine, you have to undo 11 Torx-head screws. Raise one of the top two corners with a thin plastic tool to open a gap. Hold the tool in place and use another one to pry the side. Do the same for the other side. Then pry the front and the back.
On the inside of the bottom plate, there is a dedicated socket for the battery that fixes it to the base.
This notebook has a 76 Wh battery. To remove it, unplug the connector from the mainboard and lift the unit away from the chassis. The capacity is enough for 9 hours of video playback.
The memory is soldered but at least you get up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-6400MHz in dual-channel mode which should be enough for most users. There are two M.2 slots for 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. RAID 0 is also supported.
The Wi-Fi card is positioned next to the right slot.
The thermal system seems potent. It comprises two large fans, one heat pipe shared between the CPU and the GPU, one more pipe dedicated to each chip, four heat sinks, and two sizable heat spreaders.
Verdict
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) is a potent and thin gaming laptop. The good news is that the performance is always there when you need it. The Core Ultra 9 185H can maintain 3.30 / 2.70 GHz P and E-core frequency even during long loads and the GeForce RTX 4070 has zero problems sustaining its max possible TGP of 110W under long gaming sessions. The high FPS values on Ultra details are possible but keep in mind that the notebooks with Raptor Lake-H/HX CPUs offer higher gaming performance. However, given the thin profile of this machine, the 28W Meteor Lake chip is a logical solution.
Now, the fans are loud in Turbo mode. Switching to the “Performance” presets has a good and bad side. The good one is the decent CPU clocks, and the bad one is the greatly reduced TGP of just 75W. So, the choice is your – max possible FPS and noisy fans (ergo, “Turbo”) or better comfort and lower overall system power (the “Balanced” preset). While playing games, the WASD section doesn’t get toasty but the zone close to the right side of the Space key reaches 55°C.
The optional 2000p IPS display (AUO B160QAN04.S (AUOF1A7)) is great! The 165Hz unit is suitable for fast-paced games because of the snappy pixel response times of 8 ms. The maximum brightness reaches 437 cd/m2 and you also get a full sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 coverage. This panel is appropriate for content creation because of the excellent color accuracy that is possible thanks to our “Design and Gaming” profile.
The memory is soldered but on the bright side, you can rely on two M.2 Gen 4 slots and a good port selection with two Type-Cs and a pair of Type-A connectors. Interestingly, the battery life is a nice surprise – 9 hours of videos on a single charge. That’s pretty good considering the powerful internals and the high-resolution display. At the end of the day, the Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) could impress gamers who are looking for a thin device with good performance, long battery life, superb IPS display, and comfortable input devices.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-predator-triton-neo-16-ptn16-51/
Pros
- 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
- 100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate colors with our “Design and Gaming” profile (AUOF1A7)
- 165Hz 2000p IPS display with snappy pixel response times of 8 ms (AUOF1A7)
- PWM-free + high max brightness of 437 nits and wide viewing angles (AUOF1A7)
- G-SYNC+ MUX switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
- Modern port selection with two Type-C connectors + two Type-A Gen 2 ports
- Comfortable input devices
- Decently rigid aluminum chassis
- High CPU and GPU clocks during max loads (~3.30 GHz for the P cores) + 110W TGP for the RTX 4070
- The fans aren’t noisy in “Balanced” mode which also offers decent processor clocks
- The bottom plate can be easily opened
- Great overall performance for such a thin laptop
- The PredatorSense app offers many useful extras
- Long battery life
- Fingerprint reader + 1080p@60FPS Web camera
Cons
- Noisy fans in “Turbo” mode
- The right side of the keyboard gets a bit hot during gaming
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