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Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LN

Specifications

Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LN
Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LN (Predator 17 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.5 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Memory
64 GB 
, DDR4 17000 (2133 MHz)
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 255 PPI, AU Optronics B173ZAN01.0 (AUO109B), IPS, Acer ComfyView, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM170 (Skylake PCH-H)
Storage
512 GB PCIe Solid-State-Drive (SSD) + 1.000 GB HDD (5.400 U/min)
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, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 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
Optical drive
DVD-RW DA8A5SH
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 39.7 x 423 x 321.5 ( = 1.56 x 16.65 x 12.66 in)
Battery
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, 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
4.2 kg ( = 148.15 oz / 9.26 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
3500 Euro

 

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Average Score: 94% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 100%, features: - %, display: 90% mobility: 75%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: 95%, emissions: 90%

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

94% Acer Predator 17
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 90%
Acer Predator 17 (G9-793) – test laptopa dla graczy
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good workmanship for gamers; powerful CPU and GPU; high quality keyboard and touchpad; nice cooling system. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2016
Ревю на Acer Predator 17 (GTX 1070) – по-усъвършенстван наследник на линията Predator
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent workmanship; compact size; comfortable keyboard; perfect 4K UHD display; efficient cooling system. Negative: The charger is heavy; too many ports on the rightside; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2016
Pascal Goes Mobile – Review Acer Predator 17 G9-793
Source: Next Lab 501 →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; quality display; decent speakers; good performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/26/2016

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Model:

The Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LN is a high-performance gaming laptop released under Acer’s gaming, Predator series. It is built for the growing numbers of gamers on the go. It measures at 423 (W) x 321.5 (D) x 39.7 (H) (mm) and weight at 4.2kg but this is to be expected from a typical gaming laptop. The laptop is covered in many parts with LEDs that light up in different accents. The chassis gets a black theme with some red stripes on the lid and rear. The back looks like the radiator of a really cool sports car, something that was often noticed in the older generation, Ferrari and Lamborghini themed gaming laptops from Asus and Acer. On the lid, there is a massive Predator logo to remind people of its beastly capabilities. It is finished in soft plastic but is very tough and feels nice to touch. The keyboard has good tactile feel with 2mm travel distance and the large red LED framed trackpad is good with Windows 10 multitouch features. It has mechanical click buttons for a better response but gamers will definitely use a mouse instead.

 

The hardware specifications of the laptop are Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor of the sixth generation (4x 2.6 GHz to 3.5 GHz, 6 MB Intel Smart Cache), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphic processing unit with 8 GB GDDR5 VRAM and 64 GB DDR4 (2133 MHz) (4x 16 GB) RAM. As for storage, the laptop has a 1000 GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and a 512GB PCIe Solid State Disk (SSD), which brings it a total of 1512 GB of storage capacity. By featuring both conventional hard drive and solid state disk, storage of big files can happen in conventional hard drive while operating system, applications and gaming can happen in solid state disk for fast execution. In terms of hardware then, this laptop truly is in a very unique band. There aren’t many laptops out there that can match its specs. Its specs are a little too high even for a gaming laptop.

 

Entertainment features on a gaming laptop such as sound and display is important for the best gaming experience. For audio experience, the laptop is built in with Dolby audio Premium 4 Stereo Speakers. It even has a built in subwoofer for a pure gaming experience. To further improve audio experience, Predator SoundPound 4.2 is built in for users to tune audio based on their preference. As for the display, it features a 17.3 inches (43.9cm) Acer ComfyView Ultra HD IPS display. It comes with 100% Adobe RGB colour space with LED backlight and a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It is a matte display which is somehow important if someone is interested in outdoor gaming. Like the hardware, its display is also something that stands out of the crowd and only a few can beat it.

 

Besides that, an integrated dual array microphone is built into the laptop for convenience to communicate while gaming in a team. To reduce lag while gaming, it uses a Killer Wireless-AC 1535 Wi-Fi 802.11 ac / a / b / g / n adapter for Wi-Fi connection. Other connectivity features include Bluetooth v4.1 and GigaBit LAN. The laptop is packed with a 8 cell Li-ion battery which is capable of delivering up to 7 hours of battery life but that suggested life probably isn’t for gaming. For input and output ports, it has a DisplayPort, HDMI port, four USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 port, thunderbolt 3 port and a card reader. The Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77LN is a really good gaming laptop, among the best actually (2016). However, for its price, there are a few other options to pick from, namely the Alienware 17 and MSI GT72VR.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

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.


4.2 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.


94%: This rating is indeed excellent. There are not many models that are rated better. This can definitely be seen as a purchase recommendation.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2016-09-14 (Update: 2016-09-14)