Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-79BY

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Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-79BY

80% Acer Predator Helios 500 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Smooth performance and cool running make this a worthy top-end gaming laptop, despite limited portability and a few little flaws. Just keep an eye on battery levels.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Acer Predator Helios 500
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Smooth performance and cool running make this a worthy top-end gaming laptop, despite limited portability and a few little flaws. Just keep an eye on battery levels.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Acer Predator Helios 500
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Acer's Predator Helios 500 squeezes full-fat overclockable GeForce GTX 1070 performance into a 17-inch gaming laptop, but we'd like to see a bit more battery life and chassis polish.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

Acer Predator Helios 500 hands on
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
There’s nothing too revolutionary going on here but Acer’s new gaming laptop looks set to be a perfectly capable option at a decent price. Exactly how it stacks up against the competition is something we’ll find out in our full review later in the year.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/25/2018

Acer Predator Helios 500 review: hands-on
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We'll bring you a full review of the Helios 500 soon, but until then, early signs are promising. It isn't a cheap option, and we still don't know how much the flagship Core i9+ model will cost, but the ingredients are all there for success.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2018

Acer Predator Helios 500
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
We can't vouch for the performance just yet, but the Predator Helios 500 will pair the latest power parts with an advanced 17.3-inch G-Sync display in 4K or 1080p/144Hz flavors.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2018

Acer Predator Helios 500 Hands On: A Large Gaming Powerhouse
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
But all of these good stuff come at a price: the Helios 500 retails from $1,999, which comes up to about RM7,965. It’s a high price to pay, but the gaming laptop’s feature set may justify it. If you’re eyeing to get the Helios 500, it’s expected to be available here in Malaysia very soon.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2018

Foreign Reviews

89% Die Besten ihrer Art – Gaming-Notebooks
Source: PC Go - 12/18
Comparison, , Long, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 97% features: 100% display: 73% mobility: 50%

85% Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-79BY
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 84% performance: 90% features: 87% mobility: 76%

Kraftvoller Desktopersatz
Source: Gameswelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2018

Portátil para juegos 17,3": Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51 [NH.Q3NEB.002]
Source: Putoinformatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Relatively high price; heavy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2018

Acer Predator Helios 500, primeras impresiones: así es jugar con la nueva bestia parda del “gaming”
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; decent hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2018

RECENZE: Acer Predator Helios 500 - 17'' herní notebook, Intel Core i9, GTX 1070, možnosti přetaktování
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good display; nice ergonomy; solid workmanship; good cooling and silent system. Negative: Heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2018

Test Acer Predator Helios 500: Výkon GTX 1080 za cenu GTX 1070
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; good price; powerful hardware; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2018

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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.

i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). » 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.

3.778 kg:

Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight. 

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.

81.42%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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

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