Is there a better alternative?

Many alternatives are available, but most aren’t as affordable. Only MSI ships anything in the same league. Most competitors, like the 15-inch version of the Asus Zephyrus or the Razer Blade, are much more expensive. Other possible alternatives, like the 15-inch Lenovo Legion Y740, don’t offer the RTX 2080 Max-Q.

　　Razer’s Blade remains our favorite pick among gaming laptops, but you’ll have to spend $500 more to obtain roughly similar performance. The extra scratch will net you a sleeker, more attractive system – but value shoppers will prefer the Acer Predator Triton 500.

　　

How long will it last?

The high-end hardware in the Acer Predator Triton 500 will keep it running for years. Even the RTX 2080 Max-Q will likely remain relevant for three to five years. A two-year warranty comes standard, which is better than the usual one-year warranty found on most laptops. That’s a nice bonus.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The Acer Predator Triton 500 may be hobbled by its short battery, but its competition shares the same injury. Gamers looking for serious performance at minimum price need to put the Triton 500 on their short list.