Acer has introduced four new Predator gaming notebooks powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series Laptop GPUs. The new systems span both the enthusiast desktop-replacement segment and the more portable performance notebook category, with specifications ranging from GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop graphics up to the flagship RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Heading the lineup is the Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71P-A962Z59/E. This 18-inch gaming notebook combines Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with 64GB of DDR5-5600 memory, a 2TB SSD, and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Acer has equipped the system with a dual-mode IPS display capable of operating at WQUXGA resolution and 120Hz refresh rate or switching to WUXGA resolution at 240Hz for competitive gaming workloads where higher frame rates are preferred. A second Helios 18 AI configuration, the PH18-I71-A96Z58/E, retains the same Core Ultra 9 processor and 64GB memory configuration but pairs the platform with a GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU and a 1TB SSD. Both Helios 18 AI models include Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x networking, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 5 Gigabit Ethernet controller, an increasingly rare feature even among premium gaming notebooks.
For users seeking a more portable system, Acer also unveiled two Predator Helios Neo 16S AI models. Both notebooks feature a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display operating at 165Hz and are powered by Intel's Core Ultra 7 356H processor alongside 32GB of DDR5-6400 memory. The higher-end PHN16S-I51-N73Z57 configuration pairs the processor with a GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and a 1TB SSD. Meanwhile, the PHN16S-I51-N732Z56 utilizes a GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU and a larger 2TB SSD. Connectivity includes Killer Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. Acer positions the Helios 18 AI family as a desktop-replacement platform for enthusiasts who require maximum gaming and content creation performance, while the Helios Neo 16S AI models focus on portability without sacrificing access to modern GPU technologies and OLED display quality. All four systems are available immediately through Acer Japan's online store and participating retailers.
| Model | Display | CPU | GPU | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH18-I71P-A962Z59/E | 18" Dual-Mode WQUXGA 120Hz / WUXGA 240Hz IPS | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | RTX 5090 Laptop | 64GB DDR5-5600 | 2TB SSD |
| PH18-I71-A96Z58/E | 18" WQXGA 250Hz IPS | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | RTX 5080 Laptop | 64GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB SSD |
| PHN16S-I51-N73Z57 | 16" WQXGA 165Hz OLED | Core Ultra 7 356H | RTX 5070 Laptop | 32GB DDR5-6400 | 1TB SSD |
| PHN16S-I51-N732Z56 | 16" WQXGA 165Hz OLED | Core Ultra 7 356H | RTX 5060 Laptop | 32GB DDR5-6400 | 2TB SSD |
Source: Acer Japan