Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73) Intel Ultra 9, 192GB, 5TB SSD, RTX5090, 18″ WQUXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Notebook
- Windows 11 Home
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
- 45.7 cm (18″) WQUXGA 3840 x 2400 IPS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
- 192GB (4000MHz) DDR5-SDRAM & 5000GB SSD
In a city of endless lights and relentless pace, the Predator Helios 18 AI rises as a weapon forged for those who dare to go beyond. Armed with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, a mesmerizing 4K Mini LED display, and GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, this machine doesn’t just react—it anticipates.
DESKTOP-LEVEL PERFORMANCE, ANYWHERE.
Get legendary gaming performance with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, delivering ultra-smooth gameplay and future-ready AI. Offload tasks like background removal and audio optimization to the NPU for seamless streaming, while Intel® Application Optimization™ enhances performance on classic titles.
NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX™ 50 SERIES LAPTOP GPUS
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing AI capabilities to gamers and creators. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio.
SEE IT ALL, IN UNCOMPROMISING DETAIL
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.
6TH GEN AEROBLADE 3D FAN TECHNOLOGY
Engineered for maximum cooling, the 6th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D Fan features ultra-thin, responsive metal blades that rise and adapt at high speeds, increasing airflow efficiency by 20%!
PRECISION BEYOND THE MECHANICAL
MagKey 4.0 redefines control with pinpoint precision. These next-gen mechanical switches activate through magnetic actuation, delivering keystrokes that are not only fast but meticulously accurate.
CONTROL WITH PREDATORSENSE™ AND EXPERIENCE ZONE
PredatorSense™ gives you real-time control over system performance—adjust performance modes, manage fan speeds, and customize RGB lighting with precision. In the Experience Zone, tap into AI-powered features like PurifiedView for automatic framing and PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 for enhanced voice clarity.
ACER PROCAM™
Acer ProCam automatically recognizes gameplay highlights and records those moments.
ACER PURIFIEDVIEW™ 2.0
Step into a world of AI-enhanced clarity with advanced Portrait Refinement, Super Sharp visuals, and automatic framing. Enjoy natural background blur, gaze correction, and Acer TNR for vibrant, sharper images, even in low light. Perfect for seamless virtual meetings, live streaming, and video calls.
ACER PURIFIEDVOICE™ 2.0
Utilizing AI algorithms and a 3rd mic to identify and suppress unwanted background noise, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 delivers distraction-free audio for more engaging communication experiences.
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.
UNBOUND SPEED AND CONNECTION
Unleash the future with Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt™ 5 for ultra-fast, low-latency gaming, seamless streaming, and instant data transfer. Connect multiple 4K displays, handle high-speed downloads, and power peripherals without a hitch, wired or wireless.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LIGHT AND POWER
This isn’t just a machine—it’s an experience of light and color, transforming the way you interact with every command. The atmosphere shifts with you, creating an immersive world of control.
MILKYWAY RGB DYNAMIC LIGHTING
A mesmerizing trail of dynamic light flows across the rear, adding a futuristic glow to your setup.
COVER LOGO ILLUMINATION
The iconic logo burns bright, a symbol of power, pulsing with energy as it mirrors every moment of action.
PER-KEY RGB LIGHTING
Customizable per-key RGB lighting makes each keystroke shine, personalizing your keyboard to your style.
INFINITERING L-SHAPE AND PALM REST LIGHTING
A soft, dynamic glow wraps the palm rest and L-frame, drawing you deeper into the action with subtle elegance.
OPTIMIZE WITH INTEL® APPLICATION OPTIMIZATION
Experience constant evolution with Intel® Application Optimization™. AI-driven updates fine-tune your system’s performance, giving you the upper hand in select titles. Intel® APO ensures smoother gameplay, less latency, and automatic enhancements for the games that matter most.
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Play hundreds of PC games with your new Acer 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.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Display brightness | 1000 cd/m² |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| HD type | WQUXGA |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 45.7 cm (18″) |
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor model | 275HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
|---|---|
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 192 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 192 GB |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD capacity | 5 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Total SSDs capacity | 5 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Total storage capacity | 5 TB |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 24 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Video capturing speed | 60 fps |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| MIMO | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Antenna type | 2×2 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi band | Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Keyboard | |
|---|---|
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| AC adapter power | 400 W |
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | BIOS, Supervisor, User |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 29.6 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Packaging data | |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 6.81 kg |
| Package height | 425 mm |
| Package depth | 79 mm |
| Package width | 597 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product family | Predator |
| Product series | Helios 18 AI |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| AC adapter included | Yes |
