Gaming laptops are all the rage these days, but you will probably agree – many of them are just too darn bulky and heavy! Today, we take a look at Acer’s answer to that problem – the Acer Predator Triton 700 gaming laptop.
The Acer Predator Triton 700 promises incredible gaming performance in a thin and light form factor. How will it really fare? Let’s find out!
Acer Predator Triton 700 Models
Acer currently offers the Predator Triton 700 in two models :
- the premium PT715-51-74MY (Lazada | Amazon), with a GeForce GTX 1080 GPU and two SSDs in RAID 0
- the PT715-51-775U (Lazada | Amazon) with a GeForce GTX 1060 GPU and a single SSD
In this review, we will be looking at the premium PT715-51-74MY. Here is a table comparing their specifications :
| Specifications | Acer Predator Triton 700 (74MY - GTX 1080) | Acer Predator Triton 700 (775U - GTX 1060) |
|---|---|---|
| Model | PT715-51-74MY | PT715-51-775U |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700HQ - 4 cores, 8 threads, 6 MB cache - 2.8 GHz with 3.8 GHz Turbo Boost | Intel Core i7-7700HQ - 4 cores, 8 threads, 6 MB cache - 2.8 GHz with 3.8 GHz Turbo Boost |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR4-2400 (Dual Channel) | 16 GB DDR4-2400 (Dual Channel) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design (8 GB GDDR5X) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB GDDR5) |
| Display | 15.6" Full HD IPS display - 1920 x 1080, 120 Hz - Supports NVIDIA G-SYNC | 15.6" Full HD IPS display - 1920 x 1080 |
| Storage | 2 x 256 GB PCIe SSD in RAID 0 | 256 GB PCIe SSD |
| Keyboard | Mechanical keyboard with individual RGB lights | Mechanical keyboard with individual RGB lights |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos with Acer TrueHarmony | Dolby Atmos with Acer TrueHarmony |
| Network | Killer Wireless-AC 1535 (2x2 MIMO) Killer Ethernet E2500 | Killer Wireless-AC 1535 (2x2 MIMO) Killer Ethernet E2500 |
| Ports | 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2) 3 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2.0 | 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2) 3 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2.0 |
| Battery | 3-cell lithium ion battery pack - 54.0 Whr, 4670 mAh @ 11.55 V | 3-cell lithium ion battery pack - 54.0 Whr, 4670 mAh @ 11.55 V |
| Charger | 230 W | 230 W |
| Size | 393 mm wide 266 mm deep 18.9 mm high | 393 mm wide 266 mm deep 18.9 mm high |
| Weight | 2.40 kg | 2.40 kg |
Unboxing The Acer Predator Triton 700
The Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) comes in a larger black cardboard box, which conceals a much smaller cardboard box inside. Take a look at our unboxing video :
Despite catering to a premium market, the Acer Predator Triton 700 has a minimalistic package, consisting of :
- the Acer Predator Triton 700 gaming laptop,
- a 230 W charger, and power cord
- one set of Setup and Quick User Guides
Next Page > The Acer Predator Triton 700 – Up Close, Display, Keyboard & Touchpad
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The Acer Predator Triton 700 Up Close
The Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) is powered by the Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor with 32 GB of DDR4 memory, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design. It even has two PCI Express SSDs running in RAID 0.
There are a total of five USB ports – three USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Thunderbolt 3) Type C port, and a single USB 2.0 port. Curiously, that USB 2.0 port is actually recessed, and concealed by special cover.
To cater to gamers, it also comes with a full-sized LAN port, a HDMI 2.0 port, and a DisplayPort. Unfortunately, there is no SD card reader.
120 Hz Full HD G-SYNC Display
One of the key features of the Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) is its display. It boasts a large 15.6″ display with an IPS panel and a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080. The display is capable of a 120 Hz refresh rate, and supports NVIDIA G-SYNC for a tear-free gaming experience.
If that display is not good enough, it has full-size DisplayPort and HDMI ports at the back, and a Thunderbolt 3 port on the right side, allowing you to hook up the Predator Triton 700 to an external 4K monitor.
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Keyboard & Touchpad
One of the Acer Predator Triton 700’s best features is its keyboard, which boasts low-profile mechanical switches and individual RGB backlighting for each key. In addition to tactile feedback, this mechanical keyboard also offers N-key rollover (NKRO) and anti-ghosting capabilities.
Right above the keyboard is a 0.7 mm Gorilla Glass glass plate. It allows you to peek inside at the spinning AeroBlade 3D fan, and doubles as a large precision touchpad.
The only problem is the position of the glass plate makes it rather inconvenient to use as a touchpad. It also lacks buttons, so you will need to use multi-touch gestures instead.
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AeroBlade 3D Cooler
In any premium gaming laptop, cooling is a top priority. The Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) comes with two AeroBlade 3D fans and five heat pipes to quickly whisk heat away from the CPU and GPU, and exhaust it out.
Cool air is drawn in by the two AeroBlade 3D fans through a large number of vents on the underside, and used to cool the two heatsinks at the back and an additional heatsink on each side.
While this cooling system is very sleek and quiet, the Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) can get rather toasty. During our gaming sessions, we noted that the keyboard can reach temperatures of 40°C.
This is likely because there is very little clearance under the Predator Triton 700 for it to draw in cool air. We recommend using a laptop cooler.
Acer Predator Triton 700 Gaming Performance
The Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) is powered by the Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor. This is a 4-core, 8-thread processor with a 6 MB L2 cache, a 2.8 GHz base clock and a 3.8 GHz boost clock.
It is paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with 8 GB of GDDR5X memory. This is a Max-Q Design laptop, which means the GPU is tuned for peak efficiency, as opposed to maximum performance.
The Max-Q Design allows the GeForce GTX 1080 to run 40% cooler, with only a 10% reduction in performance. You can read all about this in The NVIDIA Max-Q Design Tech Briefing.
Memory & Storage
Our Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) model came with a phenomenal 32 GB of DDR4-2400 memory. Frankly – games do not need more than 8 GB of memory, so this is overkill. However, it is heaven-sent if you also intend to do serious work on the Predator Triton 700.
It also comes with two PCI Express SSDs in a RAID 0 (striped) configuration. Both SSDs have a storage capacity of 256 GB, so you have a total storage size of 512 GB.
Setting them up as a RAID 0 array allows for insanely fast transfer rates, which is great for benchmarks but will not matter much in games beyond loading faster.
The Battery
[adrotate group=”2″]Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) comes with a really tiny 3-cell lithium-ion battery with a total capacity of 54 Watt-hours. It can’t pack a large battery in such a thin form factor. Remember – it’s only 18.9 mm thick!
The downside – there’s not much juice in the tank. And the Predator Triton 700 is a thirsty beast. There’s a reason why it comes with a 230 W charger.
We could only game for 45 minutes before the battery drained to 10%. That means you need to be tethered to a wall socket to game for any significant amount of time.
Speakers
We are pleasantly surprised to find out that the Acer Predator Triton 700 has pretty decent speakers. It makes it more enjoyable to game without headphones.
If you prefer using headphones though, you will be glad to know that it supports Dolby Atmos. It will give you better spatial awareness, with the 3D soundscape it produces.
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Acer Predator Triton 700 : Our Verdict + Award
The Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) is a really great gaming laptop for those who want a sleek and powerful gaming laptop. It packs a ton of gaming performance in a form factor that is just under 19 mm thick, and weighs only 2.4 kg.
We are impressed by its performance. What’s not to like? It has a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with a very fast GeForce GTX 1080 GPU. If you want a gaming laptop that can take on AAA game titles, this is it.
Our model even comes with 32 GB of DDR4-2400 memory, and a RAID 0 array of two PCI Express SSDs. Serious overkill for gaming, but perfect for doing serious graphics and video work.
Beyond its raw gaming performance is its mechanical keyboard. Low-profile, yet offering the tactile feedback that many gamers desire. But we have to question their decision to adopt the see-through Gorilla Glass plate as a touchpad.
Sure, it’s a unique design feature that looks good, but it’s not practical. Whether you use the Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) for work or play, you need to pair it with a mouse.
[adrotate group=”2″]The display is another great selling point. It offers a practical full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080, with an IPS panel capable of a 120 Hz refresh rate. It also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC for a premium tear-free gaming experience.
We also like the fact that it comes with not one, not two, but three display output options. This gaming laptop is designed to support an external display, if you find the 15.6″ display too small.
Its svelte form factor makes it a cinch to carry around, but its utility on-the-go is limited by its small battery. You will always be tethered to a wall socket, which means lugging along the large and heavy charger.
But if you’re a practical person who is not going to buy into the gaming on-the-go BS, the Acer Predator Triton 700 (Price Check) is a great gaming laptop. Just hook it up to a power socket, add a mouse and it will handle any game you throw at it.
In fact, we like it so much we think it deserves no less than our Reviewer’s Choice Award. Congratulations, Acer!
| Pros | Cons |
| • 15.6″ Full HD IPS display with NVIDIA G-SYNC | • Small 3-cell battery capacity, with a short battery life |
| • Svelte form factor that is 18.9 mm thin, and only weighs 2.4 kg | • Bulky and heavy charger |
| • 32 GB of DDR4 memory!!! | • Gets a little toasty during games |
| • Ridiculously-fast RAID 0 array of two PCIe SSDs | • No fingerprint sensor or infra-red camera for Windows Hello login |
| • Excellent gaming performance with greatly-reduced power consumption with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | • The Gorilla Glass touchpad is nice to look at, but impractical for every day use. |
| • Mechanical keyboard with individual RGB backlighting |
Acer Predator Triton 700 Prices
The premium Acer Predator Triton 700 model we reviewed here (PT715-51-74MY) is priced at RM 13,999 / US$ 2,999.
The cheaper Acer Predator Triton 700 model (PT715-51-775U) is priced at RM 9,999 / US$ 1,999. It comes with a GeForce GTX 1060, 16 GB DDR4 memory and 256 GB SSD storage.
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