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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71-94MD Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop 45.7 cm (18") WQXGA 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Black
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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 18" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), LAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache)
- 18" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7)
- 32GB DDR5-SDRAM & 1000GB SSD
Category: Laptops
| SKU | NH.U55EG.001 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4711721238493 |
| Manufacturer | Acer |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
| Product Family | Predator |
| Product Series | Helios Neo 18 AI |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Laptop |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Display | |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 45.7 cm (18") |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor model | 290HX Plus |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Storage | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Audio | |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Technical details | |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery life (max) | 8 h |
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh |
| Battery charge indicator | Yes |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB charging voltage | 5 V |
| USB charging current | 3 A |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 90 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 100 W |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Security | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 401 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm |
| Height | 28 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
| AC adapter included | Yes |