Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71). 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) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm | 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 4.9 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium | - |
| Colour | Abyssal black | Abyssal black |
| DISPLAY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 17.3" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 1000 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 72% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate | Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, NVIDIA Self Refresh (NVSR), 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 6-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 4 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 2 |
| STORAGE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Total Capacity | 2.048 TB | - |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda | 512 GB SSD - SanDisk |
| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA PhysX, GameStream technology, NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA Ansel |
| Camera | Yes - Full HD | Yes - 1920 x 1080 |
| Camera Features | - | Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1080p |
| Sound | Speakers, two microphones | Five speakers, subwoofer, two microphones |
| Codec | Realtek ALC295 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra | - |
| Audio Features | - | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100G | Killer E3000 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) |
| BATTERY | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 74 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours | Up to 3 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 330 Watt, 19.5 V | 330 Watt, 19.5 V |
| INPUT | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB | Programmable buttons, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, removable wrist rest, moisture-resistant, per-key RGB, MagForce WASD keys |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging) LAN Microphone input Headphone output |
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging) DisplayPort HDMI LAN Headphone output Microphone input 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
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| SOFTWARE | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) | Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, pouch | Power adapter, pouch |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant |
| Compliant Standards | HDCP | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 52 | 714G |
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