Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)

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Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) vs. Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Abyssal black Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Waves MaxxAudio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 Killer E3100G
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 5400 mAh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 (PT515-51) Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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 Acer Purified.Voice technology 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
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 56TY 52s
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