On Monday, the Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) was released in India. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i9 processor and has a 120Hz mini-LED display. It also features Thunderbolt 4 ports and DTS:X Ultra surround sound. There are also preloaded modes that provide a customized performance experience. The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) was first introduced by Acer in the United States. Hardcore gamers and PC gamers looking to play graphically demanding games will appreciate the laptop.
Specifications And Features
AUO AmLED technology powers the 17.3-inch 4K Mini LED display on the Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) and it has a 120Hz refresh rate. Besides an overclockable 11th-generation Intel Core i9 processor (which can reach 5GHz), this laptop also includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU (16GB GDDR6 VRAM) and 64GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory. A pair of PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 and one SATA HDD round out the system. A Vortex Flow technology is also available, which employs two fans, one of which is a fifth-generation AeroBlade 3D Fan. During long gaming sessions, the proprietary technology is said to help redirect airflow to critical components and boost performance.
Acer’s PredatorSense technology is included on the Predator Helios 500, allowing the user to customize the light cluster and create a custom keyboard using the RGB backlighting built into each key. The laptop also includes a WASD key assembly that works with Acer’s MagForce keys and includes a MagTek mechanical switch that allows gamers to convert regular keypress functions into joystick functions. This is said to gradually increase key pressure for precise control of the character’s / car’s speed – from the initial (0.8 mm) press to full speed at 100 percent (3 / 3.1 mm) actuation.
HDMI 2.1, mini-DP1.4, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with offline charging and an RJ45 port are available as connectivity options for the Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52). For improved connectivity, the laptop also includes an Intel Killer E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and the Killer Intelligence Center.
DTS:X Ultra audio is included in the Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) to help provide a 360-degree surround sound experience when using headphones or speakers.
Price And Availability
In India, the Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) starts at Rs. 3,79,999. The laptop will be sold in the Philippines through the Acer Online Store, Acer Exclusive Stores, and other authorized retail outlets. The Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) was released in August in the United States, with a starting price of $2,499.99. (Rs. 1,88,600).
About Company
With operations in more than 160 countries, Acer is one of the world’s most influential ICT companies. Acer is focused on creating a world where hardware, software, and services integrate, creating new ecosystems and opening up new possibilities, as the industry and people’s lifestyles change. Acer’s 7,500 employees are dedicated to developing products and solutions that bridge the gap between people and technology through research, design, marketing, sales, and support.
An American company, Acer, Inc. specializes in user interface design, industrial design, information and communications technologies, and electronic sports applications. Computers, laptops, smartphones, smart cameras, virtual reality, web servers, and browsing tools are among the company’s offerings. In addition, it provides software and repair services.
