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Pros
Pro Great price-performance ratio
The Predator 17, with the i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and GTX 1070 provides one the best price-performance ratio as far as gaming laptops go. It scored at around 22282 points in the 3DMark FireStrike benchmark, surpassing all competitors at this price range.
Pro Is able to stay cool even under very heavy use
Even when playing resource-heavy games like The Witcher 3, the Predator 17 is able to keep its components and keyboard cool, with the GPU reaching a maximum of 71 °C.
The keyboard reaches a maximum temperature of 31 °C, while the underside of the laptop goes up to 41 °C. It's uncomfortable to hold on your lap at those temperatures but still cooler than competitors.
Pro Has five configurable macro keys which can be used to set different settings quickly
To the left of the keyboard there are five configurable macro keys that through the PredatorSense software can be configured to disable the Sticky keys, run the fans at full speed, swap between multimedia modes and much more.
Pro The keyboard is very comfortable for gaming
The keys are very responsive and comfortable for all kinds of activities, especially for gaming.
Pro The display shows accurate and bright images
The 1080p display shows deep black, bright colours, and has great viewing angles. It's also very bright, making it possible to play games even if the screen is under direct sunlight.
Cons
Con The fans get loud really fast
In order to stay cool even under heavy load, the Predator 17 uses large and powerful fans which unfortunately can get quite loud.
Con The placement of the speakers makes them sound muffled
Even though the speakers themselves are good (for a laptop), their placement could have been better. They are placed under the edge of the chassis and they beam music straight into the table.
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