Acer’s powerful Predator Helios AI laptops are launching soon

Hot on the heels of Acer's laptop announcements at CES, the company is now launching its all-new Predator Helios Neo 16 and Neo 18 gaming laptops. Powered by Intel Core Ultra CPUs and RTX 50 graphics, these laptops aim to deliver high-end gaming on-the-go, as well as plenty of horsepower for AI tasks. 

In addition to the powerful CPU and GPU combination, the Predator Helios Neo AI laptops showcase impressive display options. The 16-inch model offers up to an OLED panel option, while the 18-inch version features a Mini LED display. Both are equipped with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, ensuring smooth performance and advanced cooling under any task or challenge.

You can see the full specs for both laptops in the tables below:

Name	Predator Helios Neo 16 AI
Model	PHN16-73
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Screen	16-inch OLED + WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, 400 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 1 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus 16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, 500 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus 16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus 16-inch WQXGA (1920×1200), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Processor	Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 255HX
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
Memory	Up to 64 GB DDR5 system memory, 6400 Hz
Storage	Up to 2 TB, PCIe Gen 4 SSD, SSD slots: 2
Cooling	5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans, liquid metal thermal grease, vector heat pipes
Dimensions	356.78 x 275.5 x 13.47/26.75 mm
Weight	2.7 kg
Battery	90 Whr
Wi-Fi  and Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E 1675i, Bluetooth 5.4 or above, Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G, Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD Card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack
Features	Predator Sense 5.0/ Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Audio	DTS® X:Ultra, 2 speakers
Camera	FHD (1920×1080) IR camera

 

Name	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Model	PHN18-72
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Screen	18-inch Mini LED + WQXGA (2560×1600), 250 Hz, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus 18-inch LED, WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, 500 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus 18-inch LED, WQXGA (2560×1600), 165 Hz, 300 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus 18-inch LED, WUXGA (1920×1200), 165 Hz, 300 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Processor	Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 255HX
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
Memory	Up to 64 GB DDR5 system memory, 6400 Hz
Storage	Up to 2 TB, PCIe Gen 4 SSD, SSD slots: 2
Cooling	5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans, liquid metal thermal grease, vector heat pipes
Dimensions	400.96 x 307.9 x 14.9/28 mm
Weight	3.3 kg
Battery	90 Whr
Wi-Fi  and Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E 1675i, Intel Killer E3100, Bluetooth 5.3 or above, Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G, Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD Card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack
Features	Predator Sense 5.0/ Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Audio	DTS® X:Ultra, 2 speakers
Camera	FHD (1920×1080) IR camera

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI will be available in the US in April and Europe in May, starting at €1699. The bigger Predator Helios Neo 18 AI will be available in the US in May and Europe in June, with prices starting at €1799. Those picking one up will get a complimentary three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC, which includes the full Game Pass library, as well as access to EA Play titles.

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