In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 17 and Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm | 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm |
Weight | 2.75 kg | 3.9 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium |
Colour | Black | Abyssal black |
DISPLAY | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17.3" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 360 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Brightness | - | 1000 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
Features | Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, 3 ms response rate, 6 mm bezel | Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate |
PROCESSOR | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Chipset | - | Intel HM570 |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
MEMORY | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 2 |
Empty Slots | - | 0 |
STORAGE | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Total Capacity | - | 2.048 TB |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology | - |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - Full HD |
Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | - |
Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Sound | Eight speakers, 2 multi-array microphones | Speakers, two microphones |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC295 |
Compliant Standards | THX Spatial Audio | High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra |
COMMUNICATIONS | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Killer E3100G |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11az | - |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Technology | - | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 74 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 4 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Output | 280 Watt | 330 Watt, 19.5 V |
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INPUT | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Anti-ghosting, per key Chroma, precision glass touchpad | Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
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 |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Razer Blade 17 | Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, pouch |
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Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution |
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 | Fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology |
Compliant Standards | - | HDCP |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Model Number | - | 52 |