The keyboard is backlit with RGB lighting, though it’s lit in zones rather than individual keys, like on the Razer Blade. You also get six programmable buttons above the function row that open up PredatorSense, Acer’s proprietary thermal control software, by default.Īnimations and response times feel incredibly smooth. Quick controls are hidden in the function row that gamers will appreciate, such as on/off toggles for Wi-Fi, the screen, and touchpad. The keyboard provides decent travel for fast typing, and the layout is comfortable. Predator’s unchanged design over the years means the good parts have hung around as well - and the keyboard is one of those. Ready to mash some keys? This is the keyboard for you
It’s all the connections a gamer would ever need, complete with options for futureproofing accessories and powering external GPUs through Thunderbolt 3. On the sides, the Helios 500 has a standard array of three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and an ethernet jack. Riley Young/Digital TrendsĪcer has smartly moved some of the video output ports, like HDMI and DisplayPort, making them both easier to find and out of the way. We did notice some flex in bend in the lid, but everything is as sturdy as a $2,500 laptop should be.
The good news is that if you do need to lug it around, you can pretty much guarantee it’ll handle the transportation thanks to its bulky chassis.
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In other words, the Helios 500 is not portable in the slightest, so look elsewhere if portability is a deciding factor for you. The Helios 500 measures in at 1.5 inches tall with the lid closed, which is thicker than two Razer Blades stacked up. Compared to the competition though, it’s actually a bit lighter than the Alienware 17, the king of bulk. Weighing in at 8.8 pounds, don’t expect to throw this in your backpack and not notice. Similarly, the Helios 500 doesn’t pretend to be thin or light in any sense of the word. The Helios 500 is not a thin or light laptop, and it doesn’t pretend to be. Whatever the reason, Predator Helios 500 is certainly cut from a different cloth than many of its peers. Others are fine paying less for a thicker, larger laptop with equivalent (or better performance). Some gamers want a laptop that screams its gaming credentials. High-end gaming hardware has trended towards subtle designs as of late, but not everyone wants or needs a sleek, nondescript laptop to play games. Whatever configuration you opt for, Acer has brought together the right ingredients to cook a meaty gut-bomb of a gaming feast. If you can’t spend that much, the Helios 300 has a GTX 1060 and starts at just $1,500. Our $2,500 review unit came with an Intel Core i9-8950HK processor, a GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
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