During Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s CES 2025 keynote, Acer unveiled the Acer Predator Helios AI gaming laptops and a new Predator monitor.
Acer held the announcement to that hour at the big tech trade show in Las Vegas to time it with Nvidia’s unveiling of its GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics processing units (GPUs).
Acer Predator Helios 16 AI
The Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) is designed for gamers, early adopters and tech enthusiasts. The line offers up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX with NPU for AI-accelerated performance and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU.
It can be configured with up to 64 GB of memory and supports up to 4 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage, a massive amount of space for games, photos and movie libraries. It has a 16-inch display with a fast 240 Hz refresh rate provides a stunning, bright and crystal-clear canvas for games and movies.
It also supports G-Sync and Nvidia Advanced Optimus. Its per-key RGB keyboard features Acer’s MagKey 4.0 swappable mechanical switches for the WASD and arrow keys, improving trigger signal accuracy.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) will be available in North America in June, starting at $2,300.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73) brings desktop-level performance, a large screen and top-quality immersive gaming to hardcore gamers and tech-savvy consumers needing maximum power for applications beyond gaming.
The line offers up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX with NPU for AI-accelerated performance and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. It supports up to a 192 GB of memory and up to 6 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage.
Providing a bright and crystal-clear canvas for games and movies, its 18-inch 4K Mini LED WQXGA display includes a 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 1000 nits brightness, and a new Dual-mode display feature that allows users to seamlessly switch to FHD resolution at 240 Hz. It also supports G-Sync and Nvidia Advanced Optimus. Its per-key RGB keyboard features Acer’s MagKey 4.0 swappable mechanical switches for the WASD and arrow keys, improving trigger signal accuracy.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73) will be available in North America in May, starting at $3,000.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
The brand new Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI offers maximum power with the combination of cutting-edge silicon and a brilliant OLED display with a 240 Hz refresh rate in a sleek new design.
Striking the balance between performance, precision and style, it’s less than 19.9 millimeters thick at its thinnest and is specifically designed for versatility in supporting demanding gaming and creative applications at a more accessible price point.
It supports up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX with an integrated NPU for AI gaming and up to the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, up to 32 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage. Its OLED WQXGA display features a fast 240 Hz refresh rate and a wide color gamut supports 100% DCI-P3 for best-in-class visuals, Nvidia G-SYNC technology and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) will be available in North America in April starting at $1,700.
Acer Predator XB323QX gaming monitor
The Acer Predator XB323QX gaming monitor features an expansive 31.5-inch 5K IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms (GTG) response time. Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar supports stunningly clear images and buttery smooth action. With true 10-bit color depth, the monitor displays cinematic visuals, further enhanced by 95% DCI-P3 or 99% sRGB color gamut support. It’s also equipped with DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports.
The Acer Predator XB323QX will be available in North America in Q3. Pricing will be disclosed closer to launch.
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