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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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