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Acer Predator Helios 500 (17.3-inch, 2018) Series

Acer Predator Helios 500 (17.3-inch, 2018) Series
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alaScore 88

55 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 reviews of Acer Predator Helios 500 (17.3-inch, 2018) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and keyboard. The usability and screen also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the energy efficiency and size. The image quality and portability get less positive views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Predator Helios 500 (17.3-inch, 2018) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (trustedreviews.com)

Acer Predator Helios 500 Review | Trusted Reviews

 

The Acer Predator Helios 500 gaming laptop is heavy hitter, including a 144Hz display, Nvidia GTX 1070 and G-Sync. There's even an i9 model available

Effortless overclocking ; Stays reassuringly cool ; 144Hz screen

Huge and heavy ; Poor battery life

Jan, 2019
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Expert review by : Michelle Rae Uy (techradar.com)

Acer Predator Helios 500 review

 

A high-powered gaming computer in laptop form

Lots of power for gaming ; Large, color-corrected 144Hz display ; Easily adjustable CPU and GPU ; Configurable fans

Speakers are mediocre ; Bad trackpad ; Not cheap

The Acer Predator Helios 500 is a beast in almost every sense, from its powerful engine that can handle any game to its massive size. If you’re just looking for a monstrous mobile PC gaming machine, this laptop will impress. However, if you’re looking...

Dec, 2018
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (pocket-lint.com)

Acer Predator Helios 500 review: Super powerful, super pricey

 

Not the best buy for plug-and-play gamer whose idea of performance optimisation ends at installing the latest Nvidia drivers. But if you plan on going

Extremely bright Mini LED screen ; Great cooling system ; Deep keyboard

Terrible battery life ; Very expensive ; The 'extra mile' features won’t benefit some gamers that much ; Motion handling not the best

Not the best buy for plug-and-play gamer whose idea of performance optimisation ends at installing the latest Nvidia drivers. But if you plan on going deep and overclocking components, it’s among the best around.

Dec, 2021
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Expert review by : Alun Taylor (expertreviews.co.uk)

Acer Predator Helios 500 (2021) review: A gaming laptop behemoth

 

A laptop with desktop pretensions, the Helios 500 is massively powerful – and overclocking is on the cards, too

The most powerful laptop we’ve tested ; Superb 4K HDR Mini LED display ; Overclockers welcome

Weighs as much as a small bungalow ; Minimal battery life ; Requires both PSUs for Turbo mode

So, is the Helios 500 the best gaming laptop on the market? Yes. Clearly, the size and weight of the thing must be taken into consideration, as well as the shockingly bad battery life, but in the search for ultimate gaming performance some things have...

Jan, 2022
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Expert review by : Tom Bruce (expertreviews.co.uk)

Acer Predator Helios 500 review: A beast of a gaming laptop

 

The gargantuan Predator Helios 500 is the fastest laptop we've ever tested

Super CPU speeds ; Smooth 144Hz display ; Can handle ANY game ; Valid desktop replacement

Noisy fans ; Darn pricey ; Woeful battery life

Gamers who want a laptop with the very best performance should definitely consider the Acer Predator Helios 500. It’s far from the most portable machine we’ve tested, but compared to a beefed-up desktop PC it’s not really much of a hassle to move from...

May, 2018
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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Acer Predator Helios 500

 

Acer's new high-end gaming laptop is more level-headed than some of the crazy designs the company has launched recently. Here's our first look at the Predator Helios 500.

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Acer Predator Helios 500 is an overclockable monster gaming laptop

 

Six cores, no waiting.

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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: Keeping Its Cool

 

Acer is going big with the Predator Helios 500. Really big. The laptop ($1,999.99 to start, $2,499.99 as tested) is a 17.3-inch desktop replacement, but it's that space that keeps it so cool, even with a powerful Intel Core i9-8950HK and Nvidia GeForce...

The Acer Predator Helios 500 is a massive gaming laptop that’s easy to overclock and upgrade, but its display could be a little brighter.

Jul, 2018
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Acer Predator Helios 500 review: A jam-packed gaming laptop with a giant screen

 

With a new Intel Core i9 processor, the Helios 500 is trying to stay one step ahead of the competition.

This is one of the first laptops with Intel's new high-end Core i9 processor, which is paired with a powerful Nvidia 1070 graphics card. Plenty of ports, a big screen and decent lighting options make this a flexible game machine.

Other gaming laptops have more powerful GPUs, better screens, more lighting options and cooler designs, leaving the Helios 500 stuck in the middle of the pack.

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.

Sep, 2018
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Expert review by : Gabe Carey (pcmag.com)

Acer Predator Helios 500

 

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.

144Hz G-Sync display. Full-power Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. RGB-backlit keyboard. One-click overclocking.

All-plastic finish. Keyboard lighting is programmable only by zones, not per-key. Short battery life.

Bottom Line: 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.

Aug, 2018
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