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Acer ConceptD 9 Series

Acer ConceptD 9 ProProcessor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop)
Display: 17.30 inch
Weight: 4.1kg, 4.5kg
Price: 4500, 5000 euro
Average Score: 86.2% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 10 reviews)
performance: 93%, features: 69%, display: 90%, mobility: 49%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 84%

 

Acer ConceptD 9

Specifications

Acer ConceptD 9Notebook: Acer ConceptD 9
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 4.1kg
Price: 5000 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

Price comparison

 

Reviews

Acer ConceptD 9 Complete Walkthrough: A Designer's Dream
Source: The Unlockr English Archive.org version
The new Acer ConceptD 9 was sent to me to test out so I figured I'd do a complete walkthrough on it for you guys. Let's go through the ConceptD 9 specs, features, battery life, benchmarks, and basically everything else you would ever want to know about this new Acer laptop made for designers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2020
This Laptop Is A Creators Dream!
Source: Dave 2D English Archive.org version
This is the most powerful creative laptop on the market. The Acer ConceptD 9 has an RTX 2080 with it's i9-8890HK but the rotating screen is the most interesting feature and brings a new kind of workflow to the laptop space.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2020
Acer's Concept D laptops go 'Pro' with Quadro RTX
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Acer launched its Concept D line of creator-focused systems in April, which included the unique Concept D 9, based on the Predator Triton 900 gaming system, as well as more traditional clamshell Concept D 7 and 5, similarly based on a couple of the company's gaming laptops. At IFA 2019, Acer expanded the line to include a $1,000 entry-level model, the Concept D 3, as well as "Pro" variants of each which incorporate Nvidia's Quadro RTX workstation GPUs instead of the consumer GeForce versions, and a 17-inch version of the D5 Pro. Acer also decided to offer dark models rather than just the rather unattractive flat white.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/04/2019
Acer ConceptD 9 (CN917-71) review – the ultimate tool for content creators
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Man… this laptop is something special. It is formidable how a device that we have basically tested already… sort of (in the form of Triton 900), is baffling us once again. You know, if you are a digital designer, artist or some sort of a creator, you would need a set of tools on your desk. First, there is the computer, that has to be powerful enough, so your work isn’t slowed down or it doesn’t stutter under heavy load. Second and also of huge importance – you need a color-accurate display – it is inappropriate to use a dim and off charts panel for color-sensitive work. Then, there are the input devices. Sure, a lot of people can do stuff with their mice and keyboards, however, if you want to be really precise, you would have a tablet or even a touchscreen display laying in front of you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/30/2019
Acer ConceptD 9 hands-on review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
Versatile and powerful in equal measure, it’s a hybrid laptop that will get the job done without so much as a hint of perspiration, just don’t expect it to look cool in the process.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/14/2019
Hands on: Acer ConceptD 9 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Acer ConceptD 9 is a fascinating proposition for professional creatives, with this premium laptop looking to be a portable alternative to the Microsoft Surface Studio. Whether it's worth the steep price is difficult to say at this early stage.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2019
Hands on: Acer ConceptD 9 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Acer ConceptD 9 is a fascinating proposition for professional creatives, with this premium laptop looking to be a portable alternative to the Microsoft Surface Studio. Whether it's worth the steep price is difficult to say at this early stage.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/12/2019
Acer ConceptD 9 hands on review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Acer ConceptD 9 is an impressive looking device that holds a lot of promise for a surprisingly large cross section of content creators and gamers, with the power to serve both needs rather effortlessly. We just need to see the inputs improve a little before mass production.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2019

Foreign Reviews

Обзор Acer ConceptD 9. Ноутбук Тони Старка
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent 4K display; smart Wacom pen; metal case; good cooling system; impressive design. Negative: Heavy and bulky; thick frames; uncomfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2019

 

Acer ConceptD 9 Pro

Specifications

Acer ConceptD 9 ProNotebook: Acer ConceptD 9 Pro
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop) 16384 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 4.5kg
Price: 4500 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

Price comparison

 

Reviews

86.2% Acer ConceptD 9 Pro in Review: Workstation convertible for creative professionals | Notebookcheck
Acer's 17.3-inch workstation shines with a lot of performance, a 4K touchscreen display with an included Wacom stylus, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. The configuration is excellent otherwise as well: 32 GB of RAM, 16 GB of VRAM, NVMe SSD (1 TB).

 

Comment

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 2,944 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower.

NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop): Professional high-end laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 3,072 shaders and 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower. There are different versions available with 110 Watt (1035 - 1545 MHz) and 150 Watt (1350 - 1770 MHz) in addition to the even lower clocked Max-Q variant.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Coffee Lake:

i9-9980HK: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 2.4 - 5 GHz (4.2 GHz with 8 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). Offers an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking of the CPU.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


4.1 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

4.5 kg:


86.2%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop), Coffee Lake E-2276M, 2.5 kg
HP ZBook 17 G6, Xeon E-2286, RTX 5000
Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop), unknown, 3.2 kg
Asus StudioBook Pro X W730G5T-H8050T
Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop), Coffee Lake E-2276M, 2.934 kg

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Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop), unknown, 15.60", 2.52 kg
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MSI WS65 9TM-857
Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop), Coffee Lake i9-9880H, 15.60", 1.9 kg

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Acer ConceptD 5 CN516-72G-756Y
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11800H, 16.00", 2.45 kg
Acer ConceptD 7 Pro CN715-71P-770L
Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q, Coffee Lake i7-9750H, 15.60", 2.1 kg
Acer ConceptD 3 Pro CN315-71P-73W1
Quadro T1000 (Laptop), Coffee Lake i7-9750H, 15.60", 2.4 kg
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Acer ConceptD 9
Stefan Hinum, 2020-04-23 (Update: 2020-04-23)