Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)

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Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)
Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51)

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 3d display

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

advanced thermal management

immersive audio experience

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm 35.94 cm x 27.871 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 4 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Obsidian black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eye Tracking Sensor, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
CPU Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Secondary Storage 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Wave MAXX -
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 3.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, Backlit touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
3 x USB 3.0
Microphone input
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Eye tracking sensor
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 Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 990F 71
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