The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is an updated version of the Acer Predator Triton 500 that we reviewed almost two years ago We were thrilled to see a "special edition" of this laptop at an Acer event last year, and this current model, unveiled at CES 2022, looks the same on the outside, but the powerful hardware under the hood is what makes this product truly remarkable

Configurations include up to a 12th generation Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti laptop GPU, and 32GB of 5200MHz LPDDR5 memory Windows 11 and a host of gaming-friendly features including Xbox Game Pass A host of features are bundled with the laptop With up to 2TB of high-speed PCIe Gen 4 storage, it could be on the list of best gaming laptops

Here's everything we know about the Acer Predator Triton 500 SE

The Predator Triton 500 SE will be available in North America in March, starting at $2,299 Other configurations are available, but we do not know the price of each at this time Naturally, the higher-end rigs will be more expensive than the base model

The Predator Triton 500 SE is an elegant machine At 141 x 103 x 078-080 inches and 551 pounds, it is by no means slim But the power under the hood will forgive its non-portable nature

The minimalist design will not attract much attention in a more professional, business-like environment Overall, this is a sleek looking laptop

The Predator Triton 500 SE's large 16" display is sure to make your gaming experience more immersive, and the 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, along with Nvidia G-Sync, make titles run very smoothly The display's brightness reaches 500 nits and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut

The laptop has an unconventional 16:10 aspect ratio; 2,560 x 1,600 pixels is not necessary for most games, but when using the laptop for work, the extra scroll space when reading website documents and articles is a notable This is a significant advantage

All configurations of the Triton 500 SE are powered by 12th generation Intel Core i7 and i9 processors In addition, the GPU is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series, with the higher-end models featuring an RTX 3080 Ti laptop processor In addition, configurations with up to 32GB of onboard LPPDR system memory, up to 4TB of NVMe SSDs with RAID 0 (PCIe Gen 4), and 32GB of 5200MHz LPDDR5 memory will be available

Numerous cooling features prevent the Predator Triton 500 SE from overheating The laptop features a triple fan system, including two 5th generation AeroBlade 3D fans with 89 metal blades; Acer's Vortex Flow technology helps direct the airflow these fans generate to critical components critical components Strategically placed thermal foam, liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU, and four heat pipes also enhance cooling

According to Acer, these cooling features help maximize the abundant battery life provided by the large 9898Wh battery However, the company did not reveal how long the battery will last

The Predator Triton 500 SE has minimal ports: two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort and power delivery support; an HDMI 21 port allows connection to external devices to enable 120 Hz 4 K possible There is also an SD 70 card reader for offloading content

On the connectivity side, there is an Intel Killer 25 Ethernet controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E, and Control Center 20 connectivity

The Acer Predator Triton SE seems to earn its "Special Edition" moniker thanks to its powerful hardware, thin design, and advanced cooling technology It is a device I wanted to experience in person because it has all the features I look for in a gaming laptop We are interested in the long battery life that is being touted, as the battery life of the regular Predator Triton 500 left much to be desired However, if this laptop can provide long gaming sessions with all the power it has on board, it is one I would enjoy testing during the final review