Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate display

spacious storage options

robust gaming performance

reasonable price point

heavier build

average battery life

loud fan noise

dim display brightness

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

solid build quality

good thermal management

advanced connectivity options

premium price tag

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Killer E3100G
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number R2NS 52s
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