Acer launches latest generation of Intel-powered Predator Helios 300 and Triton 300 laptops in India

Powerful gaming laptops with 10th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors drop avid gamers into the match with everything they need to stay ahead in performance and productivity

Bengaluru. Acer, the global PC brand today has announced the launch of the latest generation of its Predator laptop in India. The two new refreshed gaming laptops include – Predator Helios 300 and Triton 300 in India.

The next-generation Triton 300 and Helios 300 are equipped with 10th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series mobile processors and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 Max-Q graphics to deliver outstanding gaming performance. Both the laptops will be available across online and offline retail channels starting next week.

Speaking on the launch Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India said, “Our latest Predator gaming line-up is powered by the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and some of the most groundbreaking and advanced cooling technologies available today.

As one of the leading PC makers in the gaming industry in India, we consistently strive to offer cutting edge technologies to equip gamers who prioritize competitive esports gaming as well as other gamers who want to push the limits of performance, comfort of use, and reassurance.”

Commenting on the launch Rahul Malhotra, Director – Retail, Intel India said, “Intel continues to push the frequency envelope to deliver amazing PC gaming experiences. The 10th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors power the ultimate portable systems for gamers, delivering performance that enables incredible, immersive game play even while recording and streaming. The Acer Predator gaming range packs desktop-caliber performance that gamers can take anywhere.”

Predator Helios 300 – Formidable and Feature Packed

Acer’s Predator Helios 300 has raised the bar high for gaming laptops, offering the best performance. Now available with the latest 10th Gen Intel® Core™H-series processors delivering faster frequencies, with up to six cores and 12 threads to enable immersive gaming experiences, amazing responsiveness and consistent in-game performance.

Combined with upto NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU with Max-Q Design, and up to 240Hz refresh, 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with 3 ms overdrive, the newest Helios 300 has paved its reputation as one of the most powerful and feature-packed yet affordably-priced gaming laptop available. Fully connected with Killer’s E26001 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i and Control Center 2.0.

It also supports up to 32 GB of 2933 MHz DDR4 memory, 2 PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 configuration along with up to 2TB Hard Disk Drive, delivering the speed and storage necessary to maintain large libraries of AAA games and movies.

Improving the overall performance and gaming experience, DTS:X Ultra Audio delivers high-end 360-degree surround sound for experiencing media in a realistic spatial soundscape. With headphones, it provides an authentic audio experience letting sounds be heard as they were meant to be, whether near or far, and features specially tuned sound modes that have been optimized for different game genres.

Acer’s custom-engineered cooling technology ensures that the device runs at an optimal temperature. The laptop armed with dual fans, including one custom-designed 4th Generation AeroBlade™ 3D fan that reduces noise while increasing airflow, and Acer CoolBoost™, which allows manual adjustment of the fans to ensure that critical areas receive continuous cooling. Strategically placed intake and exhaust vents are also included.

Predator Triton 300 – Ultimate for Gamers and Content Creators in an ultra-thin package

Acer’s powerful but slim Predator Triton 300 gaming laptop has been refreshed to include a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processor packed with incredible performance typically only available from desktops, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU with Max-Q Design and a 240 Hz display refresh rate.

The 15.6-inch FHD IPS display also features a 3 ms response time that supports 100% of the sRGB color space, making it ideal for both gaming and content creation. Stay connected always with Killer Killer DoubleShot™ Pro, it ensure never lose a match due to latency to handle your web woes via Killer Control Center and Killer xTend.

Additionally, it supports HDMI 2.0, mini-DP 1.4, USB3.2 Type-C, and upgradeable to 32 GB using two soDIMM modules, up to 3TB SSD through M.2 SSD x 3 (one PCIe, two combo) providing plenty of storage plus the lightning-fast transfer rates and speed that gamers crave.

Three heat pipes have been added to the device’s advanced thermal design, which also includes a dual-fan cooling system; featuring one 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fan; CoolBoost™ technology, and strategically placed intake and exhaust vents. All this performance is housed in a thin and lightweight metal chassis that measures just 19.9 mm (0.78 inches) thin and 1.7 kg making it easy to game on the go.

The Predator Triton 300 is also qualified under Microsoft’s definition of a “Modern Device”

Pricing and Availability:

The Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop is starting at INR 84,999 and The Predator Triton 300 gaming laptop is starting at INR 89,999 and available on Acer E-store (https://store.acer.com/en-in/) and across other channels like Acer Exclusive Stores, Flipkart, Amazon, Croma, Reliance and Vijay Sales.

Highlights:

• Acer’s two refreshed gaming laptops Helios 300 and Triton 300 now offer a range of 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors for desktop-caliber performance that can be taken anywhere

• NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 Max-Q graphics deliver the performance needed to drive fast displays with high 240Hz refresh rates for blur-free seamless visuals in even the most demanding of AAA games.

• Acer’s advanced custom-engineered cooling technology, the 4th Generation AeroBlade™ 3D fan’s in Helios 300 and Triton 300 bring significant cooling enhancements to keep the powerful laptop operating at peak performance and optimal temperatures

• The Triton 300 weighs just 2.1 kg in a thin 19.9mm all metal chassis making it one of the thinnest gaming laptops in the market

• The Helios 300 weighs 2.5 kg and 22.9 mm thickness on Aluminum Alloy includes display top and keyboard base area with 4-cell battery pack