Acer announced significant performance and feature updates to its line of powerful Predator gaming laptops, including its Predator Helios 16 AI and Predator Helios 18 AI. Acer has also expanded its Helios Neo portfolio of midrange gaming laptops with the launch of the all-new Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, bringing a slimmer chassis to the mix without sacrificing performance. All the devices are powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX and next-gen NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, built to deliver next-level gaming and AI performance.
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiple performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio.
Plus access NVIDIA NIM Microservices AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance on NIM-ready systems. Additionally, the Helios devices are supported by the ultra-thin 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans and MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches. Both lines also received design refreshes and added OLED and Mini LED displays to their models. The Windows 11 Predator gaming laptops are shipped with three months of PC Game Pass.
PC Game Pass is designed for PC players, including games on day on such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Ara: History Untold, and titles from EA Play. Also announced is the new Predator XB323QX gaming monitor, which sports a 31.5-inch 5K display and integrated NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar technology, to deliver remarkable visual clarity and fidelity. Predator Helios 16 AI and Predator Helios 18 AI Gaming Laptops.
Predator's newest and most powerful gaming laptops, the Helios 16 AI and Helios 18 AI, appeal to gamers, early adopters and tech enthusiasts seeking the latest CPUs and GPUs, cooling technology and brilliant displays. The Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) delivers an exceptional combination of performance and portability. Gamers or professionals on the go wanting a mid-sized powerful laptop for work and play will find it to be highly capable and easily transportable, making it easy to carry to tournaments, LAN sessions, and to work.
The Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73) brings desktop-level performance, a larger screen and top-quality immersive gaming experiences to hardcore gamers and tech-savvy consumers interested in cutting-edge technology for applications beyond gaming. Both laptops offer up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX with NPU for AI-accelerated performance, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and the latest NVIDIA DLSS technologies to deliver accelerated performance for premium graphical gaming and AI experiences. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU also enhances the laptops with 150+ optimized AI apps on PC that use NVIDIA GPUs and RTX Tensor Cores to accelerate AI, including the top generative AI apps for LLMs, visual asset generation, and more.
Both systems provide massive amounts of space for games, photos and movie libraries; the Helios 16 AI can be configured with up to 64 GB of memory and supports up to 4 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage, while the Helios 18 AI supports up to a massive 192 GB of memory and up to 6 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage. The Predator Helios devices kick it up a notch with its latest advancements in thermal technology with the proprietary 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans, the world's thinnest cooling fan blades at just 0.05 mm, boosting airflow by 20%[2] compared to plastic fans, while liquid metal thermal grease and vector heat pipes also help to keep temperatures down. The Helios devices also come with cutting-edge displays, providing stunning, bright and crystal-clear canvases for games and movies.
The Helios 16 AI features an OLED WQXGA (2560x1600) display with a fast 240 Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the Helios 18 AI sports a 4K Mini LED WQXGA display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 1000 nits brightness, and a new dual-mode display feature that allows users to seamlessly switch to FHD resolution at 240 Hz via the PredatorSense application. They also support NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and MUX Switch.
Enhancing the typing experience, the devices' per-key RGB keyboards feature Acer's MagKey 4.0 swappable mechanical switches for the WASD and arrow keys, improving trigger signal accuracy. With just 0.3 mm of key travel to register a press, the switches deliver faster actuation and more precise trigger signals, resulting in quicker response times for that critical edge. With an all-new design featuring dynamic RGB lighting on the top lid, along the rear frame, the left edges and the right-side palm rest, these devices bring a commanding presence to any gaming scene.
Both laptops feature the latest PredatorSense utility app, giving users full control over the system's performance, fans and lighting. In addition, the Experience Zone makes it easy to explore AI-powered features such as Acer PurifiedView? 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice?
2.0, and the new Acer ProCam? that automatically recognizes and records gameplay highlights. Both laptops include DTS:X Ultra for high-quality and distortion-free audio; the Helios 16 AI has four speakers, while the Helios 18 AI includes six speakers.
Lightning-fast connections are delivered with the latest Ethernet E5000B, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, and via two Thunderbolt 5 ports.