Acer is expanding its already-powerful arsenal with several entries under the Predator Helios line, and they are using the latest technologies to provide even more power to gamers. Their biggest selling point is the AI-ready, RTX 50 series Laptop GPUs from Nvidia.
The Helios 16 AI and Helios 18 AI are by far the most powerful gaming laptops in the Predator line.
New Predator Helios entries
Predator Helios 16 AI
The Helios 16 AI boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, up to 24 cores, and up to 5.4 GHz of power. Of course, it comes with an RTX 50 series laptop GPU to power its OLED WQXGA, 240Hz display. The laptop features the world’s thinnest fan blades at 0.05mm, engineered to get rid of heat as efficiently as possible.
| Name | Predator Helios 16 AI |
| Model | PH16-73 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Screen | 16” OLED + WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, 400 nits, DCI-P3 100%, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB of onboard DDR5 system memory, 6400 Hz |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB, PCIe Gen 5 SSD |
| Cooling | 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans x2, liquid metal thermal grease, vector heat pipes |
| Dimensions | 356.78 x 279.55 x 15.9/27.71 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
| Battery | 90 Whr |
| Wi-Fi and Connectivity | Intel® Killer™ Wireless Wi-Fi 7 1750x, Bluetooth 5.3 or above, Intel Killer Ethernet E5000B, dual Thunderbolt 5 Type-C ports |
| Features | MagKey 4.0, Predator Sense 5.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months) |
| Audio | DTS®X: Ultra, 4 speakers |
| Camera | FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera |
Predator Helios 18 AI
| Name | Predator Helios 18 AI |
| Model | PH18-73 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Screen | 18” 4K Mini LED + WQXGA, 120 Hz, SDR mode 600 nits/HDR mode 1000 nits, DCI-P3 100%, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC18” Mini LED + WQXGA (2560×1600), 250 Hz, SDR mode 600 nits/HDR mode 1000 nits, DCI-P3 100%, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU |
| Memory | Up to 192 GB of onboard DDR5 system memory, 6400 Hz |
| Storage | Up to 6 TB, PCIe Gen 5 SSD |
| Cooling | Dual 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans, liquid metal thermal grease, vector heat pipes |
| Dimensions | 400.96 x 307.9 x 17.3-29.55 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Battery | 99 Whr |
| Wi-Fi and Connectivity | Intel® Killer™ Wireless Wi-Fi 7 1750x, Bluetooth 5.3 or above, Intel Killer Ethernet E5000B, dual Thunderbolt 5 Type-C ports |
| Features | MagKey 4.0, Predator Sense, Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Copilot PC Game Pass (3 months) |
| Audio | DTS® X:Ultra, 6 speakers |
| Camera | FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera |
If the 16-inch screen of the Helios 16 AI is lacking for you, then the Helios 18 AI might be your best bet. Packing similar hardware but with an enlarged 18-inch screen, you can get up to RTX 5090 on either model.
The Helios 16 AI can support up to 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage, while the bigger Helios 18 AI supports up to 192GB of RAM and 6TB of storage.
Both devices also feature per-key lights on their RGB keyboards, supported by Acer’s MagKey 4.0 swappable mechanical switches for the WASD and arrow keys.
For a more detailed overview of the specs, visit acer.com.
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Laptop
The Predator Helios Neo 16S is sleek and powerful at the same time. Clocking in at under 20 mm thick, you wouldn’t think that this laptop had an Intel Core Ultra 9 27HX processor and the new RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. Unlike the models above, however, this only supports up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. Although, it still has an OLED WQXGA display at 240 Hz, and supports NVIDIA G-SYNC on top of that.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability may vary per region.