With the new Predator Helios AI notebooks, Acer is taking gaming performance to a new level. The Predator Helios 16 AI and Helios 18 AI models impress with innovative technologies, powerful hardware and impressive displays. Together with the new Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Acer offers solutions for different user needs – from hardcore gamers to creative professionals. With the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processors and NVIDIA® RTX™ 50 GPUs, the notebooks achieve top performance that is not only suitable for gaming, but also for content creation.
Highlights at a glance:
- Powerful hardware: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA® RTX™ 50 GPUs.
- Display options: OLED and mini-LED displays with high resolution and refresh rate.
- Innovative AI technology: Support for NVIDIA® DLSS 4 and AI-powered applications.
- Efficient cooling: 6th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D fan and liquid metal thermal compound.
Predator Helios 16 AI and Helios 18 AI: desktop performance in mobile form
The flagships of the Helios series offer first-class hardware and many features for gamers and professionals. The Helios 16 AI scores with mobility and a compact design, while the Helios 18 AI with a larger screen and more storage space is ideal for hardcore gamers. Both models are equipped with up to 64 GB RAM (Helios 16 AI) or 128 GB RAM (Helios 18 AI) and fast PCIe Gen 5 SSDs. NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and a MUX switch ensure maximum performance.
The displays offer a choice of OLED or mini-LED technology. The Helios 16 AI impresses with an OLED WQXGA display (240 Hz), while the Helios 18 AI impresses with a 4K mini-LED display that achieves a brightness of 1,000 nits. In addition, the devices offer modern connectivity options such as Thunderbolt 5 and Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7. The new housing design with RGB elements rounds off the overall package.
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: Slim design meets powerful performance
The Helios Neo 16S AI is aimed at users looking for high performance in an elegant, slim chassis. With a height of less than 19.9 mm and a weight of less than 2.5 kg, it is a portable powerhouse. The NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 processor deliver enough power for the latest games and creative applications.
The OLED WQXGA display with 240 Hz ensures a first-class visual experience, while the 5th Gen AeroBlade cooling technology keeps temperatures under control.
Conclusion
The new Acer Predator Helios AI laptops combine high-end hardware, cutting-edge AI technology and innovative designs to meet the needs of gamers and creatives alike. With prices varying depending on the configuration, the models will be available from the end of the second quarter of 2025. Anyone looking for a notebook with ultimate performance and futuristic features will find the Helios series an ideal choice.
