Acer just launched the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 gaming laptop, which boasts an Intel Core i9 processor, and an overclockable GeForce GTX 1070! Get the price, specifications and video tour here!
The 2018 Acer Predator Gaming Laptops
Acer introduced three new Acer Predator gaming laptops – the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500, the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 300, and the 2018 Acer Nitro 5. They also introduced the Acer Predator Aethon 500 gaming keyboard and the Acer Predator RGB Mousepad.
You can read more about these and other new 2018 Acer products in our article – 2018 Acer Predator Laptops, Desktops + Monitors Revealed!
The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 Gaming Laptop
The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 is designed for graphics-intensive AAA titles with its overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU, and its large 17.3″ G-SYNC display with a 144 Hz refresh rate.
It features the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, with up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. Keeping everything cool is the job of a dual-fan system featuring the proprietary Acer AeroBlade 3D metal fans, and five heat pipes.
Dual Storage Drives
The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 comes with up to two PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0, and up to 2 TB of HDD storage.
Easy Upgrades
[adrotate group=”2″]It is very simple to upgrade the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 with more memory or storage. Just remove the bottom cover!
2.1 Speaker System
The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 comes with two speakers and a subwoofer, and a Waves MaxxAudio processor for a more immersive experience.
Killer Networking
The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 connects wirelessly with Killer Doubleshot Pro Gigabit Internet connection, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also comes with a Gigabit LAN port.
The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 Specifications
Acer is offering two variants to cater to different price points. Here are their specifications.
| Specifications | 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 (Mid Spec) | 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 (High Spec) |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | PH517-51-70HH | PH517-51-98WL |
| Display | 17.3" Full HD IPS Display - 1920 x 1080 pixels - 300 nits max. brightness - NVIDIA G-SYNC Technology - 144 Hz refresh rate | 17.3" Full HD IPS Display - 1920 x 1080 pixels - 300 nits max. brightness - NVIDIA G-SYNC Technology - 144 Hz refresh rate |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home | Microsoft Windows 10 Home |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8750H - 6 cores, 12 threads - 2.2 GHz base clock - 4.1 GHz boost clock - 6 MB L3 cache | Intel Core i9-8950HK - 6 cores, 12 threads - 2.9 GHz base clock - 4.8 GHz boost clock - 9 MB L3 cache |
| Chipset | Intel HM370 | Intel HM370 |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM | 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB GDDR5 memory) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB GDDR5 memory) |
| Storage | 256 GB NVMe SSD 1 TB Hard Disk Drive | 512 GB NVMe SSD (RAID 0) 1 TB Hard Disk Drive |
| Connectivity | WiFi : 802.11b/g/n/ac LAN : Gigabit LAN | WiFi : 802.11b/g/n/ac LAN : Gigabit LAN |
| Audio | 1 x microphone 2 x speakers 1 x subwoofer | 1 x microphone 2 x speakers 1 x subwoofer |
| Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) 3 x USB 3.0 Gigabit LAN HDMI | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) 3 x USB 3.0 Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN HDMI |
| Keyboard | Blue backlit keyboard | Blue backlit keyboard |
| Battery | 4-call, 4810 mAh lithium-ion battery | 4-call, 4810 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Power Adaptor | 230 W | 230 W |
| Dimensions | 428 mm wide 298 mm deep 38.7 mm tall | 428 mm wide 298 mm deep 38.7 mm tall |
| Weight | 4.0 kg | 4.0 kg |
| Price | RM 8,999 / ~US$ 2,249 | RM 12,999 / ~US$ 3,249 |
The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 Price + Availability
These new gaming laptops are available nationwide from 1 July 2018 onwards, at the following prices :
- PH517-51-70HH : RM 8,999 / ~US$ 2,249
– Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
Price Check : RM 8,999 onwards (Shopee) RM 9,999 onwards (Lazada) - PH517-51-98WL : RM 12,999 / ~US$ 3,249
Intel Core i9-8750HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
Price Check : RM 11,699 onwards (Shopee) RM 12,899 onwards (Lazada)
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