Acer Unveiled Predator Helios 16 AI, Helios 18 AI, Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptops and more

Acer expands its gaming portfolio with the launch of new Predator Helios AI laptops at CES 2025.

The lineup includes the Predator Helios 16 AI, Helios 18 AI, and the all-new slim Helios Neo 16S AI.

The flagship Predator Helios 16 AI and 18 AI pack serious gaming prowess with Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX and next-gen NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. These powerhouses feature cutting-edge cooling with 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, boasting the world’s thinnest cooling fan blades at just 0.05 mm.

Display options are equally impressive. The Helios 16 AI sports an OLED WQXGA panel with 240Hz refresh rate, while the Helios 18 AI rocks a 4K Mini LED display pushing 120Hz with up to 1000 nits brightness.

Storage and memory configurations are massive. The Helios 16 AI supports up to 64GB RAM and 4TB PCIe Gen 5 storage, while the Helios 18 AI takes it further with up to 192GB RAM and 6TB storage capacity.

The new slim Predator Helios Neo 16S AI measures under 19.9mm thin without compromising performance. It features the same Intel Core Ultra 9 processor but pairs it with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. The device sports an OLED WQXGA display with 240Hz refresh rate.

Pricing starts at USD 2,299.99PHP 133,441INR 197,400EUR 2,236CNY 16,843 for the Helios 16 AI, USD 2,999.99PHP 174,053INR 257,478EUR 2,917CNY 21,970 for the Helios 18 AI, and USD 1,699.99PHP 98,630INR 145,904EUR 1,653CNY 12,449 for the Helios Neo 16S AI. North American availability begins April through June 2025.

What do you think about Acer’s new gaming lineup? Are you excited about the combination of AI features and gaming performance? Let us know in the comments section below.

Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) specs:
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 / RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Memory: Up to 64 GB DDR5, 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 & Connectivity: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3+, Intel Killer Ethernet E5000B, dual Thunderbolt 5 Type-C ports
Features: MagKey 4.0, Predator Sense 5.0, Acer PurifiedView 2.0, Acer ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Audio: DTS X: Ultra, 4 speakers
Camera: FHD 1920×1080 IR camera

Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73) specs:
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Screen Options:
18” 4K Mini LED + WQXGA, 120 Hz, 600 nits SDR/1000 nits HDR, DCI-P3 100%
18” Mini LED + WQXGA (2560×1600), 250 Hz, 600 nits SDR/1000 nits HDR, DCI-P3 100%
Both: NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 / RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Memory: Up to 192 GB DDR5, 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 & Connectivity: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3+, 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 ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Audio: DTS X: Ultra, 6 speakers
Camera: FHD 1920×1080 IR camera

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PH16S-71) specs:
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Screen Options:
16” OLED WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, DCI-P3 100%, 1 ms
16” OLED WQXGA (2560×1600), 165 Hz, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms
Both: NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC
Processor Options:
Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 255HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Memory: Up to 32 GB DDR5, 6400 Hz
Storage: Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Cooling: 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan technology, liquid metal thermal grease
Dimensions: 356.78 x 275.5 x 12.0-19.9 mm
Weight: 2.3 kg
Battery: 76 Whr
Wi-Fi & Connectivity: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3+, Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G, Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
Features: Predator Sense, Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedView 2.0, Acer ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Audio: DTS X: Ultra, 2 speakers
Camera: FHD 1920×1080 IR camera

Predator XB323QX specs:
Display Size: 31.5”
Panel Type: IPS
Resolution & Refresh Rate:
HDMI: 5120×2880 @ 144 Hz
DP: 5120×2880 @ 144 Hz
DFR: 2560×1440 @ 288 Hz
Response Time: 0.5 ms (GTG, Min.)
Tear Technology: NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar
Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1
Brightness: 350 nits
Viewing Angle: 178° (H), 178° (V)
Color Gamut: DCI-P3 95%, sRGB 99%
Colors: 1.07B
Bits: 10 Bit
Input Signal: 2 HDMI (2.1) + 1 DisplayPort (1.4)
VESA Mounting: 100×100 mm
Speaker: 2W x 2
Adjustments: Tilt (-5° to 25°), Swivel (±20°), Pivot (±90°), Height (150 mm)