Acer Predator Gaming Lineup Gains 17-Inch Laptop, SFF Desktop, Monitor
Acer announced the debut of three new products in the company's Predator gaming lineup, including a curved 27-inch Predator Z1 gaming monitor, a small form factor (SFF) gaming PC called the Predator G1, and Acer's new flagship gaming laptop, the Predator 17X.
Predator Z1
Acer took its formula for other Z1-branded Predator gaming monitors and shrunk the screen size down to create the company's first curved 27-inch gaming monitor. The new 27-inch version of the Predator Z1 features many of the same specs as its predecessors.
| Product | Acer Predator Z1 27” Curved Gaming Monitor |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Curvature | 1800R |
| Response Time | 4 ms |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Video Output | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Additional Connectivity | Audio Out5x USB 3.0 Ports (Hub) |
| Additional Features | Nvidia G-Sync |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio | 100,000,000:1 |
| Viewing Angle | 178 degrees |
| Display Colors | 16.7 Million |
| Weight | 7.55 kg |
The new 27-inch Predator Z1 takes after its bigger brothers with a high refresh rate and low response time. It also features Nvidia G-Sync, which reduces screen tearing by matching the refresh rate of the monitor to the GPU. The Z1 offers an impressive viewing experience (we saw it) starting at $599. We should start seeing the new monitors this June.
Predator G1
The Predator G1 is Acer's version of a small form factor PC, offering performance hardware in a small package. The Predator G1 can be equipped with a 6th generation (Skylake) Intel Core-series processor, up to 64 GB of DDR4-2133, and Nvidia GTX graphics cards (up to a Titan X). It measures up similarly to other single-GPU SFF PCs, and seems to be Acer's answer to the seemingly growing trend of "small and powerful" devices. The Predator G1 will be available this July starting at $2,299.
| Product | Acer Predator G1 |
|---|---|
| Processors | 6th Generation Intel Core-Series CPUs |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2133 |
| Graphics | Full-Size Graphics Cards Up to Nvidia Titan X |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB 3.5-inch HDDUp to 512 GB M.2 SSD2.5-inch Bay |
| USB Ports | 5x USB 3.1 (Gen 1, Type-A)1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2, Type-C) |
| Dimensions (L x W X H) | 16.46 x 13.70 x 4.49 inches |
Predator 17X Gaming Laptop
The Predator 17X is a 17-inch gaming laptop that features powerful mobile CPUs and a desktop-class Nvidia GeForce GTX 980. It's designed to be an on-the-go, VR-ready gaming PC. The Predator 17X will be available this June, starting at $2,799.
| Product | Acer Predator 17X Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-6820HKIntel Core i7-6700HQ |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB |
| Graphics Options | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 8GB GDDR5Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M 8GB GDDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB PCIe SSDUp to 512 GB SSDUp to 2 TB HDDRAID 0 Support for SATA SSDs |
| Dimensions | 16.65 x 12.66 x 1.75 inches |
| Weight | 10.01 lbs. |
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darcotech The predator gaming laptop will be available only in june when new AMD and Nvidia chips are coming? Who in their right mind would by "old technology" ?Reply -
JakeWearingKhakis That's what I'm thinking. With Zen on the horizon it is hard for me to get excited about yet another i7-6700 powered device. I'm holding out. I may get that predator moniter though, but I need the Freesync version since I'm using an R9 290X.Reply -
BadLantzMaru Agreed. I suffered a blown PSU due to a storm besting my surge suppressor. I'm band-aiding what's left till I see what comes out of AMD's house.Reply