Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-999C 18 polegadas WQUXGA MiniLED Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 192GB/4TB RTX 5090 Win11

Experience the pinnacle of gaming performance with the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Its 18-inch WQUXGA MiniLED display with 240Hz refresh rate and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 delivers stunning visuals, while 192GB DDR5 RAM and a 4TB PCIe Gen5 SSD ensure effortless multitasking and rapid load times.

Overview

The Predator Helios 18 AI is engineered for elite gamers and creators who demand uncompromising power. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus features 16 cores, 24 threads, and a dedicated NPU for AI acceleration, complemented by NVIDIA's RTX 5090 with 16GB GDDR7 VRAM. The 18-inch MiniLED panel boasts WQUXGA resolution (3840 x 2400), 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and NVIDIA G-SYNC for tear-free gaming. With Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 5, and a per-key RGB mechanical keyboard, this laptop is a complete high-performance package.

What stands out

• Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with 16 cores, up to 6.0 GHz, and NPU for AI workloads
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 VRAM
• 18-inch WQUXGA MiniLED display, 240Hz, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 100% DCI-P3
• Massive 192GB DDR5-6400MHz RAM and 4TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD
• Per-key RGB backlit mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Ultra Low-profile switches
• Advanced cooling: triple-fan system with liquid metal thermal paste and 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for cutting-edge connectivity
• Aluminum alloy chassis for durability and premium feel

Technical details

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (16 cores, 24 threads, up to 6.0 GHz, with NPU)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7)
• Memory: 192GB DDR5-6400MHz (2x 96GB SO-DIMM)
• Storage: 4TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD
• Display: 18.0" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) MiniLED, 240Hz, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, DCI-P3 100%, G-SYNC
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
• Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2/1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Webcam: FHD (1080p) with Temporal Noise Reduction and AI features
• Battery: 90 Wh Li-ion
• Keyboard: Per-key RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard (Cherry MX Ultra Low-profile)
• Cooling: Triple-fan with Liquid Metal Thermal Paste and 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans
• Chassis: Aluminum Alloy
• AI Acceleration: Dedicated NPU, NVIDIA AI features, Acer PurifiedVoice/View AI

Our verdict

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is a no-compromise gaming powerhouse that sets a new standard for performance, display quality, and AI integration. If you demand the absolute best, this is it.