Acer Predator G1-710

Overview

The Acer Predator G1 packs 4K- and VR-ready gaming performance inside of a stunning and small package.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

7
Average:

5
Bad:

1

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Last revision on May 28, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Excellent hardware that won't be obsolete for a while
Extremely small footprint for a gaming desktop
Awesome lighting options

Reviewers Didn't Like

External power supply opens potential for damage
Small form factor limits options for expansion
Limited Ports
Limited upgradability

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Expert reviews and ratings

All in all, the Acer Predator G1 is good if you just want a gaming desktop that is compact and powerful. That being said, the G1 is far from being as portable as the standard gaming laptop, so if you're looking at this machine thinking it'll be a good...

By klgadgetguy.com on March 11, 2017

Its design is polarizing and external power bricks bulky, but with GeForce GTX 1080 graphics and a smart component mix, the compact Predator G1 is powerful enough for 4K gaming, and surprisingly quiet. Read...

By Computer Shopper on November 23, 2016

The Acer Predator G1 packs a wallop within its 16L chassis, with a i7 6700, 16GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 1080 for amazing gaming performance in a compact form...

By pokde.net on November 19, 2016

A scintillating performer that's also a strong value proposition, the compact Acer Predator G1-710-70001 is the gaming desktop to beat if you want to spend less than...

By PC Mag on October 14, 2016

The Acer Predator G1 isn't the fastest or even smallest VR-ready desktop, but it's powerful enough for new games and VR headsets, and has a sense of fun missing from other gaming...

By CNET Australia on September 28, 2016

The Acer Predator G1 isn't the fastest or even smallest VR-ready desktop, but it's powerful enough for new games and VR headsets, and has a sense of fun missing from other gaming...

By CNET UK on September 27, 2016

The Acer Predator G1 isn't the fastest or even smallest VR-ready desktop, but it's powerful enough for new games and VR headsets, and has a sense of fun missing from other gaming...

By cnet on September 27, 2016

The Predator G1's looks like a serious gaming powerhouse. But dig deeper, and it starts to feel like the G1 is built merely to be “good enough.” The Core i7-6700 is a strong chip, but it doesn't hold a candle to the unlocked version found almost...

By Digital Trends on September 02, 2016

Clearly, the Predator G1 is a capable gaming rig. We knew it was going to be one going in, so it isn't shocking to see games like The Witcher 3 and Shadow of Mordor run beautifully on the system.I appreciate what Acer is trying to do with the design,...

By SlashGear on August 19, 2016

The Acer Predator G1 packs 4K- and VR-ready gaming performance inside of a stunning and small package.

By Tom's Guide on July 22, 2016

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