Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-99UR

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Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-99UR

80% Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A rare chance to choose between AMD and Intel-Nvidia versions
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The one the one that may actually the *most* sense is the mid-range 6-core Core i7-8750H with GTX 1070 inside. With its 256GB SSD and 1TB hard drive for $1,700, it balances bang for buck pretty well.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A rare chance to choose between AMD and Intel-Nvidia versions
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Overall, the Acer Predator Helios 500 is a solid laptop that really takes on different personalities depending on which configuration you buy.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/21/2018

85% Acer Predator Helios 500 review (PH517-51 – Core i9-8950HK, GTX 1070, FHD 144 Hz screen with GSync)
Source: Ultrabook Review Archive.org version
That’s about it for our review of the Acer Predator Helios 500. It’s great at what it does, but it’s not for everyone, especially at this point when the market offers a multitude of more compact and still well balanced products. Let us know what you think about it and get in touch in the comments section below if you have anything to add or any questions, we’re around to reply.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%

79% Acer Predator Helios 500 review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Acer Helios 500 is a big-screen 17-inch laptop that has some excellent components and doesn't cost a fortune, but also offers few surprises.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 80% mobility: 40% workmanship: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-99UR
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2018

80% Test du PC gamer Acer Predator Helios 500 avec Intel Core i9 et GTX 1070
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

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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.

i9-8950HK: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.9- 4.8 GHz (4.3 GHz with 6 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.

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.

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

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