Is there a better alternative?

Razer’s Blade 15 is our favorite gaming laptop overall, and the Triton 500 doesn’t change that. We like the Blade 15 because it has great gaming performance yet is enjoyable to use day to day as a normal gaming laptop. However, the Blade 15 is more expensive, so the Triton 500 is a better pick if performance-per-dollar is your main concern.

　　MSI and Asus offer a variety of alternatives. Digital Trends hasn’t tested all of them but, in general, we’ve given higher marks to Acer’s recent efforts. MSI gaming laptops often deliver great performance at the expense of so-so design. Asus more closely mirrors Acer, but I think Acer’s gaming laptops are more attractive.

　　Alienware’s laptops are another strong pick. However, the Alienware m15 doesn’t focus as much on day-to-day use as the Triton 500. That makes the m15 a better pick if you want a laptop mostly for gaming, while the Triton 500 is better if you’ll use it as your main day-to-day laptop.

　　

How long will it last?

You might be surprised by how long the Triton 500 remains relevant. It has excellent gaming hardware and doesn’t overtask that hardware by needlessly adding a 4K display. You’ll continue to see great game performance for at least three years, and the laptop should run the newest games at medium settings for over five years.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The Acer Predator Triton 500 is a killer value.