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Acer Predator 21X
DeveloperAcer
TypeGaming laptop / desktop replacement computer
Release date2017
Introductory price$8,999,99 / €9,999
Units shipped300 or 500
Operating systemWindows 10 Home
CPUIntel Core i7-7820HK Quad-core 2.9 GHz unlocked
Memory64 GB DDR4 SDRAM @ 2400 mHz
Storage4x 512 GB SSDs in RAID 0 (two slots in NVMe) + 1x 2.5-inch SATA III 7200 RPM HDD
Display21" 2560 x 1080p 120 Hz curved G-Sync IPS
GraphicsTwo Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB in SLI
SoundSix speakers (two tweeters, two midrange, two subwoofers)
InputHDMI, DisplayPort, 4 USB 3.0 ports, a USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port, Ethernet RJ-45, 3.5mm audio jack, 3.5mm microphone jack, SD card reader
CameraYes, with additional cameras for tobii eye tracking
TouchpadYes
Power8-cell non-removable Li-Ion battery, two separate 330W power bricks
Dimensions568 mm x 314.5 mm x 68.8 - 83.25 mm
Weight8.5 kg
WebsiteOfficial website (archived)

The Acer Predator 21X is a limited-edition high-end gaming laptop that was developed, manufactured and marketed by Acer Inc. and released under their gaming brand Acer Predator in 2017 for a list price of $8,999,99 in the United States and €9,999 in Europe. It was first presented at the IFA Berlin in 2016.[1] Depending on the source, only 300[2] or 500[3] units have been produced worldwide.

Hardware

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The Acer Predator 21X weighs 8.5 kg and has a 21-inch curved panel with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a screen format of 21:9 while having a resolution of 2800 x 1080 pixels (Wide Full HD) which supports Nvidia's G-Sync technology.[4] It has an overclocked[5] Intel Core i7-7820HK and two GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs working in Scalable Link Interface (SLI) as well as 64 GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2400 mHz distributed over 4 memory sticks.[6] It also features a full mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches positioned at the front edge of the laptop.[4] Its list price is $8,999,99 in the United States and €9,999 in Europe.[7] Two solid state drives (SSDs) with 512 GB capacity each as well as a 1 TB hard disk drive (HDD) are pre-installed; the storage is expandable.[6] The laptop has 4 built-in speakers, providing stereo sound, as well as two subwoofers.[8] It has five fans and nine heat pipes and comes with two power supplies.[9]

Reception

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The Verge described the 21X in their review as "overkill", stating that "It's a trophy for anyone who buys it, a status symbol of having the biggest and best thing out there".[4] PCMag stated that: "Though it costs as much as a decent used car, the Acer Predator 21 X shows how much performance and how many features you can get if you cram every possible high-end component into a gaming laptop."[10] LaptopMag praised the laptop for its "stunning design", performance, curved display, keyboard, and built-in eye-tracking function, though they criticized it for its price, lack of an option with a 4K display, and audio.[11] Tom's Hardware found the built quality of the device to be "outstanding" and liked its mechanical keyboard as well as its color-accurate display. They stated that the 21X offers "the best performance found on a gaming laptop", but criticized the "outrageous price" and "extremely poor battery life".[12] German online magazine Chip [de] described the laptop as a "10,000 euro monster", praising its two GTX 1080 graphics cards, large curved display, and gaming-optimized eye-tracking, but criticizing its high price and weight.[5] TechRadar called the 21X "the world’s most powerful gaming laptop", stating that, "while the price tag is likely to be far too much for most people, there’s still a lot to admire about this machine."[13] The magazine praised the performance, cooling system, and "easy to use software" of the 21X, while criticizing its cost, weight, short battery life, and "bulky design".[13]

References

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  1. ^ Wieselsberger, Georg (2016-09-01). "Acer Predator 21X - Monster-Notebook mit 21-Zoll-Curved-Display und zwei GTX 1080". GameStar (in German). Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  2. ^ "Acer's monstrous Predator 21 X gaming laptop lands in Malaysia". Digital News Asia. 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  3. ^ IANS (2017-12-15). "Acer Predator 21 X gaming laptop launched in India for Rs. 7 lakh". The Statesman. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  4. ^ a b c Gartenberg, Chaim (2017-05-22). "Acer Predator 21 X review: overpowered overkill". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  5. ^ a b Nowag, Thorsten (2017-04-20). "Acer Predator 21X (Praxistest)". www.chip.de.
  6. ^ a b "Predator 21X". Acer. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  7. ^ Blanco, Xiomara. "A $9,000 laptop with a 21-inch curved screen. Welcome to 2017". CNET. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  8. ^ Šurkala, Milan (2016-09-01). "Notebook Acer Predator 21X with 21" curved screen". ExtraHW.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  9. ^ "Acer: Gaming-Notebook Predator 21 X mit Curved-Display". COMPUTER BILD (in German). 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  10. ^ "Acer Predator 21 X". PCMag UK. 2017-04-28. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  11. ^ L. Smith, Sherri (2017-05-05). "Acer Predator 21 X Review: Ridiculous in the Best Possible Way". Laptop Mag. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  12. ^ Quejado, Alexander (2017-07-05). "Acer Predator 21 X ($9,000) Gaming Laptop Review". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  13. ^ a b Hanson, Matt (2017-07-21). "Acer Predator 21 X review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
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