Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm | 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm |
Weight | 4 kg | 2.09 kg |
Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
Colour | Obsidian black | Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base) |
DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 16" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB |
Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate | Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) |
PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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CPU | Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 6-core | 16-core |
Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 30 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Intel HM770 |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 2666 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
Slots Qty | 4 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 2 | 0 |
STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD - Kingston | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) |
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Secondary Storage | 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - HGST | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics |
Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | NVIDIA G-SYNC | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
Gaming | - | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - Full HD |
Camera Features | 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) | HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction |
Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, two microphones | Dual speakers, dual array microphone |
Compliant Standards | Wave MAXX | DTS:X Ultra |
Audio Features | MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology | Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2500 | - |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN |
BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 70 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 3.5 hours | - |
Battery Run Time | - | Video playback: up to 10 hours Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | 230 Watt |
INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, imagepad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, Backlit touchpad | Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Interfaces | LAN 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) HDMI 3 x USB 3.0 Microphone input Headphone/microphone combo jack DisplayPort |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 2.1 LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home - English |
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Software Included | - | HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-51) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter |
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Integrated Options | - | Ambient light sensor |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible | HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby |
Compliant Standards | ACPI 5.0 | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
Model Number | 990F | u0004na |