Acer has announced a wide range of Predator Laptops which includes the Predator Triton 17 X, Predator Helios Neo 16, Predator Triton 14 and Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition laptops.
Predator Triton 17 X
The all new Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17-71) marries a minimalist design with game-ready hardware, it is a thin mobile workhorse that can handle both productivity and games and have enough battery life to get it through the day. The Predator 17 X can be configured to come with the following specifications:
- i9-13900HX Processor (24 cores at 5.4Ghz)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU
- 64 GB DDR5 5600 Hz Memory
- to 4 TB PCIe solid state drives in RAID 0
Less than an inch in height, it is very portable and includes a polished sandblasted texture on the solid metal CNC unibody chassis, a delicate micro-etched RGB
Predator logo, stainless-steel speaker mesh, diamond-cut highlights, and well designed vents.
The laptop features the efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a leap in performance with features like DLSS 3 and enables full ray tracing, that takes advantage of the (16:10) display on the 17-inch screen.
Two panel configurations are available which includes a WQXGA mini-LED (AmLED) display that clocks a blazing 250 Hz refresh rate and has a peak brightness of over 1,000 nits to meet DisplayHDR requirements and a 1,000,000:1 high contrast ratio. while also offering a DCI-P3 100% wide color gamut for vibrant, rich colors that promises to be Eyesafe Certified as a low blue light display, reducing 80% of harmful blue light.
The laptop also comes with advanced cooling that features a vapor chamber that houses its compressed cooling system which allows it to run demanding titles within its relatively small form factor. Acer’s Vortex Flow technology is highlighted by a triple-fan cooling system which includes two custom-engineered 5th Gen Aeroblade 3D fans with wind guiding structures to increase airflow compared to the previous generation.
It also uses dedicated heat pipes for the processors and utilizes its well placed intake and exhaust vents which are further supported by liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU for efficient heat transfer and optimized performance.
The Predator Triton X 17 also comes packed with other features such as per-key RGB keyboard, fingerprint reader and glass touchpad. While also possessing a powerful DTS:X Ultra surround sound six-speaker system.
The laptop comes with Intel Killer E3100G+ Ethernet and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i for its connectivity which provides a lag-free experience, while making full use of the range of ports for make it easy for connecting peripherals and accessories. Lightning-fast connectivity is delivered via Thunderbolt 4 capable
provides lag-free connectivity, while a full range f ports make it easy to connect various peripherals and accessories. Lightning-fast connectivity is delivered via Thunderbolt 4 capable of supporting dual 4K displays or a single 8K display, with maximum data transfer speeds of 40 Gb/s and the ability to charge your laptop at up to 100 W. Massive amounts of data can be quickly transferred with the SD 7.0 card reader, which delivers speeds of up to 985 MB/s.
Predator Helios Neo 16
The Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) includes powerful components at an affordable price point. It also adds some fun as it features laser-etched encrypted codes on its abyssal-black anodized cover which owners can attempt to decipher the message. The Predator Helios Neo 16 can be configured up to the following specifications:
- 13th Gen Intel CoreTM HX processors
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
- 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-4800 MHz RAM
- 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD in RAID 0
The keep the laptop cool, the Helios Neo also include Acer’s advanced cooling system that features a custom-engineered all-metal AeroBlade fan technology and liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU to push performance to its peak.
Several panel options are also offered which includes a WQXGA (2560×1600) IPS display at 165 Hz and 3 ms response time and WUXGA (1920×1200) display with a 165 Hz refresh rate which covers the 100% sRGB color range. Both options include NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC to ensure smooth visuals during moving gameplay.
Predator Triton 14
The small but powerful Triton 14 can be configured to include the following specifications:
- 13th Gen Intel® Core i7-13700H
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 4070
- 32 GB of 6000 MHz LPDDR5 RAM
- 1x M.2 SSD
The Triton 14 can also come with a new panel option that delivers good levels of contrast and a wide range of colors through its brilliant 14-inch (16:10 aspect ratio) with up to WQXGA (2560 x 1600) Mini LED display that includes a 250 Hz refresh rate screen with a DisplayHDR 600 certified and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color range.
The laptop also comes included with the latest network solution Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i for unfettered speeds, as well as a full range of ports including a MicroSD card reader.
It also features an advanced cooling system that includes custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBladeTM 3D Fan Technology, Vortex Flow airflow optimization, and liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU.
Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition
The Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition comes with the following specification:
- 13th Gen Intel CoreTM i9 HX Processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
- Up to 32 GB of faster DDR5-5600 MHz memory
The back vents have been streamlined and include RGB lighting that provide an ambient glow. A discrete GPU only option, enabled in PredatorSense 4.1, also gives gamers the ability to maximize performance. The Predator Helios 3D 15 utilizes the combination of the SpatialLabs eye-tracking solution, stereoscopic 3D display, and real-time scene rendering technologies to bring 3D scenes, objects, and characters to life in its 15.6-inch display. Access to the latest version of the TrueGame application allows a glasses-free experience where game scenes are presented in their 3D forms.
It also provides different 3D gaming modes with 3D+ and 3D Ultra settings for over 70 titles with more being added on a continuous basis. The laptop is further supported by Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, and Acer’s next-generation cooling technology.
It also comes with a full range of ports including two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (one supporting offline charging), two Thunderbolt 4 that supports DisplayPort functionality and Power Delivery as well as a micro SD card reader.
Pricing and Availability
The pricing and availability of the products above are as follows:
Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17-71)
- North America – September, starting at USD 2999.99 (MYR13,312.46)
- Europe/Middle East/Africa – September, starting at EUR 2499 (MYR12,163.31)
- China – September, starting at RMB 29,999 (MYR19,334.02)
The Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71)
- North America – September, starting at USD 1,199 (MYR5,320.56)
- Europe/Middle East/Africa – September, starting at EUR 2199 (MYR10,706.79)
- China – September, starting at RMB 7999 (MYR5,155.27)
- Malaysia – May (no price was stated)
The Predator Triton 14 (PT14-51)
- North America – September, starting at USD 2999.99 (MYR13,312.46)
- Europe/Middle East/Africa – September, starting at EUR 2499 (MYR12,163.31)
The Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition
- North America – June, starting at USD 3,499 (MYR15,526.81)
- Europe/Middle East/Africa – June, starting at EUR 3999 (MYR19,475.40 )
It is important to take note that, exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about the availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets for these Acer Predator Laptops you may visit the official website.