Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 4 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, FreeSync Technology, 9 ms response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 2700 / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset AMD B450 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Wave MAXX DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
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 AX1675 - M.2 1216
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 Killer E3100G
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) 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, Acer PredatorSense 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
Audio line-out
Audio line-in
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
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 Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 Acer CoolBoost technology, Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number R3D7 52s
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