Asus TUF Gaming A17vsAcer Predator Helios 500

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Asus
ASUS TUF Gaming A17
TUF Gaming A17

Quick Stats

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers impressive performance for its price, beating high-end processors in certain tests.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's build quality is more budget-friendly than premium, despite MIL-STD certification claim.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display is a disappointment due to poor color reproduction and lackluster brightness.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts an impressive range of features, including high-end specs and smooth performance capabilities.
Acer
Acer Predator Helios 500
Predator Helios 500

Quick Stats

The Acer Predator Helios 500 delivers impressive performance with seamless gaming experience and smooth visuals always ensured.
The Acer Predator Helios 500 has a sturdy build with noticeable big bezels and substantial weight.
The standout feature of the Acer Predator Helios 500 is its excellent 15.6-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The Acer Predator Helios 500's powerful GTX 1070 graphics is its most notable feature.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#759
Acer Predator Helios 500
Winner
#754
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#810
Acer Predator Helios 500
#633
Winner
Display
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#636
Acer Predator Helios 500
#578
Winner
Performance
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#390
Acer Predator Helios 500
#282
Winner
Build
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#514
Acer Predator Helios 500
#409
Winner
Features
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#724
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 500
#839

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Acer Acer Predator Helios 500
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 4000GB HDD
up to 4000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Intel Core i9-11980HK
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 165W)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus TUF Gaming A17

Strengths

The laptop features a strong NVIDIA 1660 Ti, which performs very closely to an RTX 2060.
It has sixteen gigabytes of RAM and a one terabyte SSD for smooth performance.
The display is a 120 Hertz panel with Wi-Fi five, making it suitable for gaming and daily tasks.
The keyboard has a soft touch feel to the keys, and the WASD keys are textured and clear.
The touchpad is of decent size with nice physical buttons on each side and smooth scrolling with Windows precision driver.
The laptop's cooling fans can be easily cleaned from the bottom panel.
The power adapter is relatively thin compared to bigger gaming laptops.
The AMD CPU performs well in benchmarks, beating the Ryzen 9 9900K in some scores.

Weaknesses

The display has some flex and a fingerprint magnet everywhere on its surface.
The viewing angles aren't too bad but the colors are pretty bad, not covering the sRGB color space.
There's no adaptive sync functionality despite being advertised as having it.
The speakers are down-firing, which affects sound quality when the laptop is on a flat surface.
The power button and ports are positioned in an awkward way, making them difficult to access.
The bottom panel has very small holes for airflow, potentially affecting performance.
Servicing the laptop requires removing screws from the bottom and using a guitar pick to release clips.
The battery life is only slightly better than average, not impressing considering the price.

Acer Predator Helios 500

Strengths

the keyboard on this is to die for, it's dreamy if you're actually buying this to type on as well as just use a gaming laptop
IPS display offers better viewing angles without color shift, unlike some other brands like Alienware that are still using TN panels
a fast refresh rate of 144Hz is perfect for gamers who want a smooth experience
the trackpad is actually very good, unlike most gaming laptops which tend to have subpar trackpads
The cooling on it is pretty good, you can put it on your lap and it won't get too hot
a rock-solid keyboard with a mechanical kind of feel to it

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Asus TUF Gaming A17

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has arrived on the scene, boasting an impressive specs sheet that's sure to catch the eye of gamers and enthusiasts alike. With its 16 GB RAM, one terabyte SSD, and 120 Hz display, this laptop is packed with features designed to deliver a seamless gaming experience. But how does it really perform? Let's dive in and explore what makes the A17 tick, including its AMD processor, 1660 Ti GPU, and battery life, and see if it lives up to its promises.

Acer Predator Helios 500

The Acer Predator Helios 500 is a behemoth of a gaming laptop that checks all the right boxes. With its 144Hz IPS display boasting impressive viewing angles, this device delivers smooth visuals and vibrant colors. The keyboard, a standout feature, offers a mechanical-like feel that's sure to delight typists and gamers alike. A powerful GTX 1070 GPU and robust cooling system make it suitable for demanding games and applications. Can this laptop live up to its promise and provide an exceptional gaming experience?

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