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Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LG

Specifications

Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LG
Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LG (Predator 17 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.5 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1443 MHz, Memory: 4000 MHz, GDDR5, ForceWare 368.49
Memory
32 GB 
, 2x 16 GB DDR4-2400, Dual-Channel, 2 of 4 slots occupied, max. 64 GB
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 255 PPI, AU Optronics B173ZAN01.0 (AUO109B), IPS, 4K / UHD, G-Sync, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM170 (Skylake PCH-H)
Storage
Toshiba NVMe THNSN5256GPU7, 256 GB 
, SSD + HGST Travelstar 7K1000 HTS721010A9E630, 1 TB HDD @ 7200 rpm. Slots: 1x m.2 Typ 2280 & 1x 2.5-inch
Soundcard
Realtek ALC255 @ Intel Sunrise Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Audio-in, Audio-out (each with 3.5 mm jack), Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Qualcomm/Atheros e2400 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Killer Wireless-n/a/ac 1535 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 40 x 423 x 322 ( = 1.57 x 16.65 x 12.68 in)
Battery
88 Wh, 6000 mAh Lithium-Ion, 8 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo + Subwoofer (Dolby Audio), Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Power adapter: 230 watts, Software: Predator Sense, Acer Dust Defender, Acer Quick Access, Acer Care Center, Killer Network Manager, CyberLink PowerDVD 12, MS Office 365 Trial, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
4.23 kg ( = 149.21 oz / 9.33 pounds), Power Supply: 930 g ( = 32.8 oz / 2.05 pounds)
Price
3000 EUR

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 85.2% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 94%, features: 69%, display: 88% mobility: 59%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 76%

Reviews for the Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LG

85.2% Acer Predator 17 G9-793 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
The Mighty Giant. Just this May, we reviewed the Predator 17 G9-792 with GTX 980M GPU. Now Acer has released the nearly identical successor, this time equipped with a GTX 1070 graphics card. The behemoth manages to impress once again with special features like an additional FrostCore cooling fan. Is the Predator "cooler" than its competition?
Acer Predator 17 (GTX 1070) review – a more refined and advanced successor of the Predator lineup
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Most of the perks and flaws from the previous generation Predator 17 are present here as well but the minor adjustments and the major hardware changes take the laptop into a completely different league. It even makes us wonder, why Acer released the Predator 17X in the first place? The new generation of Predator 17 beats the 17X in almost every aspect – it’s slightly smaller, lighter and the new GTX 1070 outperforms the GTX 980. Moreover, the GTX 1070 doesn’t require all that extreme cooling to keep things running smoothly. Speaking of the GPU, we are really disappointed that this year’s model doesn’t use an iGPU leading to a extremely low battery runtimes. So the pricing of the base model will be crucial but we have a good reason to believe it will be slightly below €2 000. Note that by base model we mean the Full HD variant with no SSD included, only 2.5-inch HDD.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2016

Foreign Reviews

Recensione Acer Predator 17 G9-793
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; good cooling system; low price. Negative: Relatively large and heavy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2016
Acer Predator 17 - Test wydajnego laptopa z GeForce GTX 1070
Source: PurePC Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good sound; great performance; excellent cooling system. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; noisy under load; short battery life; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2016
Acer Predator 17 – laptop a GTX 1070 erejével
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; high mobility; good cooling system; large screen; solid workmanship; nice display. Negative: Short battery life; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/21/2016
Acer Predator 17, laptop de gaming – review
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; elegant design; nice display; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2017
Acer Predator 17 (G9-793): prădătorul de jocuri în mediul său natural [REVIEW]
Source: Go4it.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; good cooling system; full connectivity. Negative: Very big and heavy; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/13/2017

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile: Pascal based high-end mobile graphics card based on a cut down GP104 (like the GTX 1080) and GDDR5 graphics memory. Successor to the GTX 980M with a 10 Watts higher TDP. Similar to the desktop GTX 1070 performance wise, but with more shaders and lower clock speeds.

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

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


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


4.23 kg:

A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.


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.


85.2%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2016-09-29 (Update: 2016-09-29)