
The line starts at $1,750 for a system with RTX 3060 graphics and an 11th-gen Core i7 CPU powering a 165Hz panel.

All models feature the same 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 2560 x 1600 resolution, but some have a refresh rate of 165Hz while others are faster at 240Hz.

Like the previous model we reviewed, it features a roomy 16-inch display with a tall, 16:10 aspect ratio and a crisp 2560 x 1600 resolution. When shopping for a gaming laptop, buyers must look beyond a component’s model name and number and dig into the specs to get the full picture. The Triton features a RTX 3080 Ti with a lower TGP than some higher-priced laptops with the same GPU, but it still delivers an excellent bang for the buck if not the best frame rates you’ll see from a 3080 Ti laptop. Laptops with such a pairing are usually closer to $4,000 with many exceeding that mark.

Our test model packs an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a 12th-gen Core i9 CPU along with a generous 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for the reasonable sum of $2,999.99. The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is a thin machine with a lean price, which makes it stand out among the sea of gaming laptops. The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE delivers the goods for gamers but also supplies an understated design and 16-inch, 16:10 display that extends its value and versatility. Back vents make it uncomfortable to carry the laptop.Lower TDP RTX 3080 Ti can’t keep pace with higher-wattage units.
