PREDATOR HELIOS NEO 18 AI | Gaming Laptop | Predator | Acer United Kingdom

PREDATOR HELIOS NEO 18 AI

Built for players who demand absolute control, this system is powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, delivering relentless speed, decisive response, and 18-inch display dominance.

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PURE PERFORMANCE. PRECISION TUNED

A new class of gaming laptops built for split-second responsiveness, rock-solid FPS, and smart tuning that keeps you locked into the largest selection of games and apps. Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus.

 

WINDOWS 11 HOME

Operating System

Up to Intel®

Core™ Ultra 9

processor 290HX Plus

Up to

24 Cores

8P + 16E

Up to

5.5 GHZ

Max Turbo Freq.

GAME CHANGER
GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES LAPTOPS
POWERED BY NVIDIA BLACKWELL AND AI

 

Up to NVIDIA®

GEFORCE RTX™ 5080

LAPTOP GPU (1334 AI TOPS)

NVIDIA®

ADVANCED OPTIMUS

Equipped

5th Gen Tensor Cores

MAX AI PERFORMANCE

with FP4 & DLSS 4

GO BIG. GO FAST. STAY VIVID

18-inch WQXGA 2560 x 1600 display with up to 240Hz refresh, 500 nits brightness, DCI-P3 100% color, and ACR Film maintains contrast and clarity in bright environments while preserving fast response during competitive play.

Up to 18” 16:10

2560 X 1600 WQXGA

 

Up to

240 Hz

 

Up to

500 NITS

 

Supports

100% DCI-P3

 

SEE CLEARLY WITH ACR FILM

Enjoy an up to an 89% contrast ratio increase with ACR Film. The film reduces reflections and ambient glare, preserving contrast and detail in bright environments so that dark scenes remain legible and highlights stay controlled.

SHARPER FOCUS

The FHD IR camera delivers crisp, consistent image quality for streaming, squad coordination, and competitive play, keeping you visible and locked in when every call counts.

COOLING ENGINEERED FOR MAXIMUM FRAMES

5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology paired with liquid metal thermal grease and vector heat pipes maximizes airflow efficiency and thermal transfer, keeping frame rates steady during extended high-load gameplay.

LOW-LATENCY GAMING WITH WI-FI 6E SPEED

Intel® Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro with Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet E3100G ensures minimal latency and max stability. A Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C port expands your arsenal for speed and versatility.

INSTANT CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

PredatorSense and Acer My Key sit on dedicated hotkeys for fast, frictionless control. Adjust cooling, lighting and system behavior instantly, keeping your focus locked on the fight without breaking momentum.

PREDATORSENSE

Real-time command of fan curves, performance modes and system vitals, giving you tight, stable gameplay exactly when the pressure rises.

ACER MY KEY

Assign instant shortcuts to tools, apps or system actions through a single press, cutting out delays and keeping your setup ready for anything.

ACER INTELLIGENCE SPACE

Launch smarter performance through Acer Intelligence Space, your hub for AI-ready tools and hardware insights that fuel productivity, creativity, and gaming

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME

Play hundreds of PC games with your new Predator Windows 11 PC and three months of PC Game Pass, including EA Play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.

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• This product is not designed for cryptocurrency mining uses. Damages to your product arising from cryptocurrency mining or related activities are excluded from your product’s warranty. 

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• Specifications may vary depending on model and/or region. All models subject to availability. 

• Intel® technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No product or component can be absolutely secure.  

© Intel Corporation. Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 

• P refers to Performance-cores, E refers to Efficient-cores, and LPE refers to Low Power Efficient-cores.

• Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

Max Turbo Boost frequency based on Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. Performance may vary depending on system configuration, cooling, and workload.

• AI performance measured in NPU TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second). Actual performance may vary by workload, system configuration, and software optimization.

• ©2026 NVIDIA Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, GeForce, and GeForce RTX are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

• Depending on the region, this laptop may be bundled with a mouse. In such case, the mouse may not support NVIDIA Reflex functionality. Acer does not claim or guarantee compatibility of the bundled mouse with this feature.

• Memory limits depend on the OS. For details on Windows 11 Home and other versions, visit Microsoft Learn: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/memory/memory-limits-for-windows-releases. 

• Features and availability of Acer Intelligence Space (AIS) vary by model and region. Some functions require an active internet connection, supported hardware (such as an NPU or specific GPU), and future software updates. Performance may vary depending on system configuration 

• Only the top cover of the laptop is composed of metal. The base and front-facing panel exterior sections are composed of plastic.

• The contrast ratio is measured at the center of the screen using full screen black and full screen white patterns under diffuse ambient lighting conditions. Measurements are adjusted to account for the display’s reflective performance under the specified task illumination, typically 300 lux

• PC Game Pass: Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/subscriptionterms. Terms and exclusions apply. Game catalog varies over time, by region, and by device. All rights reserved. xbox.com/pcgamepass, ea.com/ea-play/terms. (above disclaimer is from the FY25 Xbox marketing guideline for your reference)