PREDATOR HELIOS 18 AI | High-Performance Gaming Laptop | Predator | Acer United States
PREDATOR HELIOS 18 AI
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Forged at the edge of Predator engineering, this high-performance gaming laptop delivers desktop-class quality in mobile form. Power responds instantly and stays controlled, sustaining speed, precision, and stability as workloads intensify.
Windows is fast, powerful, and more secure than ever.
Meet the Computer you can talk to.
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.
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RTX. IT’S ON.
THE ULTIMATE IN RAY TRACING AND AI
RTX is the most advanced platform for path tracing and neural rendering technologies that are revolutionizing the ways we play and create. Over 800 games and applications use RTX to deliver realistic graphics and incredibly fast performance with cutting-edge AI features like DLSS Multi Frame Generation.
UP TO NVIDIA® GEFORCE RTX™ 5090
Laptop GPU (1824 AI TOPS)
NVIDIA® ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Equipped
5TH GEN TENSOR CORES MAX AI PERFORMANCE
with FP4 & DLSS 4.5
NVIDIA® G-SYNC®
Technology
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NVIDIA DLSS 4.5
SUPREME SPEED. SUPERIOR VISUALS. POWERED BY AI.
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. DLSS 4 introduced Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and transformer models. DLSS 4.5 brings Dynamic MFG and a second-gen transformer model. All backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud, constantly improving your PC’s gaming capabilities.
PATH TRACING WITH NEURAL RENDERING
GAME-CHANGING REALISM
The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of path tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.
NVIDIA REFLEX 2
COMPETE AT WARP SPEED
Reflex technologies optimize the graphics pipeline for ultimate responsiveness, providing faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and improved aim precision in competitive games. Reflex 2 introduces Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.
RTX AI PC
NVIDIA POWERS THE WORLD’S AI. AND YOURS.
Upgrade to advanced AI with NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ GPUs and accelerate your gaming, creating, productivity, and development. Thanks to built-in AI processors, you get world-leading AI technology powering your Windows PC.
NVIDIA BLACKWELL MAX-Q
OPTIMIZED POWER AND PERFORMANCE
Max-Q is designed from the ground up for maximum efficiency, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.
EXPERIENCE CINEMATIC HDR AT ITS BEST
With up to an 18.0" Mini LED display that delivers stunning visuals with HDR brilliance and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, every scene comes to life, bringing deeper contrasts and sharper details.
UP TO MINI LED 4K
16:10 WQUXGA
UP TO 120HZ / 3ms
Refresh / Response
CALMAN VERIFIED
Laptop Display
UP TO 100% DCI-P3
Wide Color Gamut
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DUAL-MODE DISPLAY
Switch seamlessly between 4K at 120Hz for sharp visuals or FHD at 240Hz for ultra-smooth gameplay. Tailor your display to your needs with a simple toggle, combining precision and performance in one screen.
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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.
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CUSTOM-ENGINEERED COOLING THAT NEVER QUITS
Two of the world’s thinnest 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans use ultra-thin metal blades to boost airflow efficiency by up to 20%. Working with liquid metal thermal grease and vector heat pipes, the system maintains stable performance as demands intensify.
WORLD’S THINNEST 0.05 MM
Fan Blades
100 RAZOR-SHARP BLADES
Optimized
20% INCREASE
Airflow
ADAPTIVE BLADES
Dynamically Adjusting
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LIQUID METAL THERMAL GREASE
Replaces traditional compounds to accelerate heat transfer from the CPU, reducing thermal resistance and helping sustain higher performance under continuous load.
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VECTOR HEAT PIPES
Precision-routed to move heat rapidly away from critical components, distributing thermal load evenly to maintain stability during extended gaming and workloads.
PRECISION BEYOND THE MECHANICAL
Our unique, patented Predator MagKey 4.0 grant control with pinpoint precision. These next-gen mechanical switches activate through magnetic actuation, delivering keystrokes that are not only fast but meticulously accurate.
SWAPPABLE WASD & ARROW KEYS
Eight Total Keys
TACTILE, MECHANICAL PRESS
Next-Gen Feedback
0.7MM ACTUATION
Precise Control
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SIX SPEAKER AUDIO IMMERSION
Experience laptop audio like never before. Predator Vox is a patented speaker system built for high-fidelity nearfield audio which enhances directionality, clarity, and immersive range.
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PATENTED TUBE DESIGN
Internal channels stabilize waveform output to reduce muddiness, keeping sound sharp and distortion-free at higher volumes.
DEDICATED BASS AND TREBLE
A 2-way speaker setup separates bass and treble frequencies for cleaner projection and richer, full-spectrum sound.
WIDE AND CLEAR STAGE
Covers more horizontal space than typical laptop speakers, helping you locate enemies and track movement with sharper directional audio.
UNBOUND SPEED AND CONNECTION
Built for competitive play and high-bandwidth workflows, next-gen connectivity removes bottlenecks across gaming, streaming, and multi-display setups. Wired or wireless, latency stays low and data moves without hesitation.
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THUNDERBOLT™ 5 UNLEASHED
Delivers up to 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, with asymmetric boost up to 120 Gbps for display-heavy workflows, high-speed storage, and advanced multi-device setups.
WI-FI 7, NO COMPROMISE
Intel® Killer™ 1750X Wi-Fi 7 unlocks wider channels and improved congestion handling, delivering faster wireless throughput and smoother play in crowded network environments.
ETHERNET THAT KEEPS YOU ENGAGED
Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E5000B delivers deterministic, low-latency wired performance for competitive play where consistency and packet control matter most.
INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC CONTROL
Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro prioritizes game traffic across wired and wireless connections, reducing interruptions and keeping latency consistent when multiple apps and downloads compete for bandwidth.
COMMAND THE LIGHT
Lighting is more than visual flair. Every zone, key, and contour responds with purpose, reinforcing presence, control, and identity across your setup. Illumination becomes part of how the system moves, reacts, and commands attention.
MILKYWAY RGB DYNAMIC LIGHTING
Rear Lighting
ILLUMINATED PREDATOR LOGO
Brand Signature
PER-KEY RGB KEYBOARD LIGHTING
Input Precision
L-SHAPE & PALM REST LIGHTING
Chassis Accent
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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.
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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
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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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"...the Helios 18 AI is Acer’s offering in the high-end gaming laptop market, and it has what it takes to keep up with some of the more cost-heavy competitors on the market."
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• With support for 3:1 display stream compression.
• Dual-mode technology only available on models with GeForce RTX™ 5090 laptop GPU.
• Laptop charging: Thunderbolt™ 4 technology for thin and light notebooks that require up to 100W to charge. Thunderbolt™ 5 technology for laptops that require up to 140W to charge. 140W‒240W is available on some devices.
• Results measured in CFM using synthetic modeling. Actual performance and design may vary depending on model. Testing completed using similar fan size while maintaining equal dB levels
Plastic fan based on generic model.
• Based on Acer's internal research as of Apr, 2026. Claim refers to the thinnest cooling fan blade for laptops, measuring 0.05mm. Patent pending/held by Acer Inc.
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