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Acer Predator Triton 500

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The Acer Predator Triton 500 is a thin-and-light 15.6-inch gaming laptop sold across two generations: the original PT515-51, released in early 2019 with 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-series graphics, and the refreshed PT515-52, released in mid-2020 with 10th Gen Intel Core processors, RTX Super graphics, and a blistering 300Hz display. Both generations share the same all-metal Abyssal Black chassis measuring just 0.70 inches thin — a deliberate rival to the Razer Blade 15 and MSI GS65/GS66 Stealth. Because Acer sold this laptop in many factory configurations, your exact processor, graphics card, memory, and storage combination determines its final resale price. Select your components using our quote tool above to view an instant cash offer for your exact device, or start from our sell your gaming laptop page.

Which Triton 500 do you have?

Flip your laptop over and look for the white regulatory sticker on the bottom panel. It lists the model as PT515-51 (2019 generation) or PT515-52 (2020 generation), usually followed by a suffix like PT515-51-75BH or PT515-52-742J that identifies your exact factory configuration. If the sticker has worn off, the fastest tell is the processor: press Windows key + Pause/Break (or type "About your PC" in the Start menu) and read the CPU line.

✔ It's a Triton 500 (PT515-51) if…

  • The model sticker reads PT515-51
  • The CPU is an Intel Core i7-8750H (8th Gen) or i7-9750H (9th Gen)
  • The GPU is an RTX 2060, RTX 2070 Max-Q, or RTX 2080 Max-Q
  • The keyboard backlight has 3 lighting zones (not per-key)
  • The charger brick is rated 180W

✔ It's a Triton 500 (PT515-52) if…

  • The model sticker reads PT515-52
  • The CPU is an Intel Core i7-10750H or i7-10875H (10th Gen)
  • The GPU is an RTX 2070 Super Max-Q or RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  • The keyboard has per-key RGB lighting
  • The charger brick is rated 230W and the screen is 300Hz

Don't confuse it with its siblings. The Triton 500 SE (PT516-51s / PT516-52s, 2021–2022) is a completely different laptop: it has a larger 16-inch taller-format screen, a silver-gray chassis, and 11th/12th Gen Intel chips with RTX 30-series graphics — if your machine is silver with a 16:10 screen, it is the SE, not this model. The Triton 300 (PT315) is the cheaper 15.6-inch stablemate with GTX or lower-tier RTX graphics, and the Predator Helios 300 (PH315) is the thicker, heavier budget line with blue accents. Your Triton 500 is a slim (0.70"), all-black metal laptop with the Predator logo on the lid and the model sticker starting with PT515. Still unsure? Follow our step-by-step guide to finding your Acer model number.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • PT515-51 (2019): Intel Core i7-8750H — 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.1 GHz (launch units)
  • PT515-51 (2019): Intel Core i7-9750H — 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.5 GHz (mid-2019 refresh)
  • PT515-52 (2020): Intel Core i7-10750H — 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.0 GHz
  • PT515-52 (2020): Intel Core i7-10875H — 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz

Graphics (GPU)

  • PT515-51: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 — 6GB GDDR6 (uses Optimus switching; no G-Sync on this tier)
  • PT515-51: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q — 8GB GDDR6, with G-Sync
  • PT515-51: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q — 8GB GDDR6, with G-Sync
  • PT515-52: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q — 8GB GDDR6, with G-Sync
  • PT515-52: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q — 8GB GDDR6, with G-Sync
  • All tiers are factory-overclockable via the dedicated Turbo key and PredatorSense software

Memory (RAM)

  • PT515-51: DDR4-2666 dual-channel; PT515-52: DDR4-2933 dual-channel
  • Factory options shipped in 16GB or 32GB capacities
  • Two SO-DIMM slots, user-upgradable to 32GB — but note the motherboard is mounted upside-down, so reaching the slots requires near-full disassembly

Storage

  • M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) architecture
  • 256GB / 512GB / 1TB factory capacities (some SKUs shipped as 2 × 512GB in RAID 0)
  • Dual internal M.2 slots — most single-drive configurations left one slot open for upgrades
  • No 2.5-inch drive bay — the slim chassis is SSD-only

Display & audio

Display

Both generations use a 15.6-inch anti-glare Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS panel at 300 nits with slim bezels, but the refresh rate splits cleanly by generation: the PT515-51 ships with a 144Hz panel (72% NTSC, 3ms overdrive), while the PT515-52 upgrades to a 300Hz esports-grade panel with 100% sRGB color coverage. RTX 2070-tier graphics and above pair the panel with NVIDIA G-Sync.

Audio

Dual stereo speakers with Acer True Harmony and dual-microphone Acer Purified.Voice pickup. Sound tuning differs by generation: the PT515-51 uses Waves MaxxAudio processing, while the PT515-52 moves to DTS:X Ultra spatial audio.

Ports & connectivity

Despite its 0.70-inch profile, the Triton 500 keeps a full-size port loadout — including wired Ethernet, which many thin rivals dropped.

Left Side
  • 1× Power adapter input (DC-in) (barrel charger only — this laptop does not charge over USB-C)
  • 1× RJ-45 Ethernet (Killer E3000 Gigabit on the PT515-51; upgraded Killer E3100G 2.5-Gigabit on the PT515-52)
  • 1× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (with power-off charging)
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Right Side & Rear
  • 1× Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) with DisplayPort output
  • 2× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1× HDMI 2.0 with HDCP support
  • 1× Mini DisplayPort 1.4
  • No SD card reader — the chassis omits a media card slot entirely

PT515-51: Killer Wi-Fi 5 AC 1550 PT515-52: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Bluetooth 5.0

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

Both generations carry the same 4-cell 84 Whr lithium-ion battery. The power brick scales with the graphics tier: PT515-51 units ship with a 180W adapter, while PT515-52 units use a beefier 230W adapter to feed the Super-class GPUs.

Camera & mic

Integrated HD (720p) webcam with Super High Dynamic Range (SHDR) support, paired with dual built-in microphones.

Keyboard

Full-size backlit keyboard with dedicated PredatorSense and Turbo overclocking keys. The PT515-51 uses 3-zone RGB lighting; the PT515-52 upgrades to per-key RGB customization — a quick visual generation check.

Cooling

Triple-fan cooling with a 4th Gen all-metal AeroBlade 3D fan and five copper heat pipes, exhausting through rear and side vents. Fan curves and overclocking profiles are managed in PredatorSense.

Weight

≈ 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) — light for an RTX-class 15.6-inch gaming laptop of its era.

Dimensions

358.5 × 255 × 17.9 mm (14.1" × 10.0" × 0.70") — all-metal chassis in Abyssal Black.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find my exact Triton 500 model number before requesting a quote?
Turn the laptop over and read the white sticker on the bottom cover — it lists the model as PT515-51 or PT515-52 plus a full SKU suffix (for example, PT515-52-742J). If the label is unreadable, open the Start menu, type "System Information," and check the System Model line, or press the PredatorSense key and view the hardware summary. The processor generation is your simplest confirmation: 8th or 9th Gen Core i7 means PT515-51, 10th Gen means PT515-52. For a full walkthrough with pictures, see our guide to finding your Acer laptop model number.
02 Is my laptop a Triton 500 or a Triton 500 SE? They look similar online.
They share a name but are entirely different machines, and mixing them up will produce a wrong quote. Your laptop is the Triton 500 covered on this page if it is black, has a 15.6-inch widescreen (16:9) display, and its bottom sticker starts with PT515. The Triton 500 SE (2021–2022) is silver-gray, has a taller 16-inch (16:10) screen, uses 11th or 12th Gen Intel processors with RTX 30-series graphics, and its sticker starts with PT516. Likewise, the cheaper Triton 300 carries a PT315 sticker and the bulkier Helios 300 carries PH315. When in doubt, trust the sticker prefix and the CPU generation over the laptop's looks.
03 Can I sell a Triton 500 with a worn battery, loud fans, or a cracked screen?
Yes. We buy the Triton 500 in every functional state. This model is known to run its fans hard, and the 84Wh battery in a five-plus-year-old gaming laptop rarely holds its original charge — neither disqualifies your device. Whether it works perfectly, has a cracked or dim panel, broken hinges, missing keys, or won't power on at all, simply select the matching condition options in the quote tool above and you'll see a firm cash offer that reflects the device as it is today.
04 How does trading in my Predator Triton 500 for cash actually work?
Many people don't realize that a 2019 or 2020 gaming laptop still holds real cash value — the RTX-class GPU inside your Triton 500 keeps it in demand on the secondhand market. Our trade-in process takes minutes: select your configuration and condition above to lock in an offer, ship the laptop to us with a free, fully insured prepaid label, and once our technicians verify the hardware, you're paid within two business days via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check. No auction listings, no haggling with strangers, no fees. Read the full breakdown on our how it works page, or see why Acer gaming laptops are best sold sooner rather than later in our Predator Triton 500 resale value article.
05 Should I remove the SSD or wipe my data before shipping?
Please don't open the laptop — the Triton 500's internals are accessed from an inverted motherboard layout, and DIY disassembly commonly damages ribbon cables. Instead, back up your game saves and personal files to the cloud or an external drive, sign out of your Windows, Steam, and other accounts, and ship the laptop with its SSDs installed. Our technicians perform certified, multi-pass data sanitization on every incoming drive. You can review the exact procedure on our data erasure protocols page.