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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71-945L Notebook
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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 18" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, 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)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM & 1000GB SSD
| SKU | NH.U55EK.001 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4711721062395 |
| Manufacturer | Acer |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Product Family | Predator |
| Product Series | Helios Neo 18 AI |
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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® CoreTM 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® KillerTM DoubleShotTM Pro with Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet E3100G ensures minimal latency and max stability. A ThunderboltTM 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.
PREDATOR HELIOS GAMING LAPTOPS
High-performance gaming laptops powered with NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 50 Series graphics, high refresh visuals, and advanced cooling.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI is designed for gamers and performance-focused users who demand powerful hardware, immersive visuals and responsive gameplay. Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 16GB of RAM and dedicated NVIDIA graphics, this gaming laptop is well suited to modern games, demanding applications and advanced multitasking.
Immersive 18-Inch Display
The large 18-inch display provides an expansive viewing area for gaming, entertainment and everyday productivity. Its generous screen size creates a more immersive gaming environment, allowing users to enjoy detailed visuals and a wider perspective across modern games and multimedia content.
Smooth 240Hz Refresh Rate
With a fast 240Hz refresh rate, the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI is designed to deliver smooth and fluid on-screen motion. This makes it particularly suitable for fast-paced action games, competitive gaming and visually dynamic content where responsive performance is important.
Powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor
The Intel Core Ultra 9 processor delivers high-level processing power for demanding workloads. It is designed to support modern gaming, multitasking, content creation and other intensive applications, helping provide a fast and responsive user experience.
Dedicated NVIDIA Graphics
The dedicated NVIDIA graphics solution is designed to provide powerful visual performance for modern games and demanding graphical applications. It supports detailed environments, immersive gameplay and enhanced graphical effects, making the laptop a strong choice for gaming enthusiasts.
AI-Enhanced Computing
As part of the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI range, the laptop is designed to support modern AI-enhanced computing experiences. Its advanced processing platform makes it suitable for users exploring AI-enabled applications, creative workflows and productivity tools alongside gaming.
Reliable 16GB RAM
Equipped with 16GB of RAM, the laptop provides the memory needed for smooth multitasking and dependable performance. Users can switch between games, browsers, communication tools and other applications efficiently while maintaining a responsive experience.
Fast and Spacious 1TB SSD Storage
The 1TB SSD offers ample space for games, applications, documents and media files. Solid-state storage also supports quick system responsiveness, helping with faster loading times, efficient file access and smoother application performance.
Windows 11 for Gaming and Productivity
Running on Windows 11, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI provides a modern and user-friendly platform for gaming, work and entertainment. It supports a wide range of applications and services, allowing the laptop to function as both a powerful gaming system and a versatile everyday computer.
A Premium Large-Screen Gaming Laptop
Combining an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, dedicated NVIDIA graphics and a responsive 240Hz 18-inch display, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI offers an impressive performance package. It is well suited to serious gamers and users seeking powerful hardware, immersive visuals and a large screen for demanding games and applications.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Black |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Country of origin | China |
| AI-powered | Yes |
| Display | |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 45.7 cm (18") |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| Anti-microbial screen | No |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16 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 |
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
| 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 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| HDMI | Yes |
| 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 |
| Line-in | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB ports quantity | 5 |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Keyboard | |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard special features | RGB 4 Zones Backlight |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Bundled software | In-House: Acer AlterView Acer LiveArt Acer QuickPanel Acer VisionArt PredatorSense V5 (NB) Tools: Acer My Key Application |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Technical details | |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel® |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Features | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Supplier features | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Acer, Inc |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
| Packaging content | Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71-945L Notebook 1 x Adapter Power Cord New EMEA Warranty Card |
| Other features | |
| HDMI | Yes |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Security features | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Kensington lock |
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
| Chipset | Intel® |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Country of origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Acer, Inc |