Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) vs. Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)

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Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) and Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18). 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 SE (PT516) vs. Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 3.4 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Steel grey Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 18" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 9 ms response rate Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra DTS:X
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - M.2 1216 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 3-zone illumination, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Interfaces 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
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
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 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value - 0.832 W/kg (body), 0.832 W/kg (head), 0.832 W/kg (limb)
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 52s 71
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