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Our quick take
Acer Predator Helios 500 - 3.5 / 5
High spec gaming in a bulky frame
- AMD Ryzen 7 2700 octa-core processor AMD Radeon RX Vega56, 8GB HBM2 VRAM 16GB DDR4 RAM 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD and 1TB HDD
Display visuals and impressive gaming power
- 17.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS LED-backlit TFT LCD Built-in AMD FreeSync technology, 144Hz refresh rate Multiple display visual mode options 3DMark benchmark scores: Sky Diver, Fire Strike, Time Spy
Compatibility and outputs
- Two USB Type-C ports HDMI 2.0 port and DisplayPort 1.3 outputs One USB 3.0 ports with one featuring power-off USB charging Killer DoubleShot Pro wireless support and Killer Ethernet E2500
Keyboard setup and programmability
- Full keyboard layout Customisable backlighting options Programmable profiles for keyboard lighting, macros, fan settings and more
General usage and battery life
- 4810 mAh Lithium Ion battery Around 1.5hrs per charge
To recap
The Acer Predator Helios 500 is big, bold and powerful. It packs a lot of punch under the hood and you certainly get plenty of bang for your buck, but is it just a bit too ugly on the outside? Stunning visuals and excellent gaming performance are highlights, shocking battery life is almost certainly a low point.
