Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71-94MD

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71-94MD. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9, Processor model: 290HX Plus. Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18"), HD type: WQXGA, Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels. Internal memory: 32 GB, Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1 TB, Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics, Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home. Product colour: Black

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.

Design

Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Market positioning: Gaming

Display

Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type: WQXGA
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Display brightness: 500 cd/m²
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Maximum refresh rate: 240 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1

Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 290HX Plus
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor socket: BGA 2114
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Feature: Sparsity support
Feature: Windows Studio effects support
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

Internal memory: 32 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory: 64 GB

Storage

Total storage capacity: 1 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 1 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
Feature: NVMe
SSD form factor: M.2
Optical drive type: No
Feature: Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
Feature: On-board graphics card
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
Feature: Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio system: DTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers: 2
Feature: Built-in microphone
Number of microphones: 3

Camera

Feature: Front camera
Front camera resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type: Full HD
Feature: Infrared (IR) camera

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type: 2x2
WLAN controller model: Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
WLAN controller manufacturer: Killer
Feature: Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates: 2500 Mbit/s
Feature: Bluetooth
Bluetooth version: 5.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 1
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
Feature: Intel® Thunderbolt 4
Feature: Combo headphone/mic port
Feature: USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel HM870

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Feature: Numeric keypad
Feature: Keyboard backlit
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: 4-zone RGB

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 92 Wh
Battery life (max): 8 h
Feature: Battery charge indicator

Power

AC adapter power: 330 W
Feature: DC-in jack
Feature: USB Type-C charging port
USB Type-C required charging power (min): 90 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max): 100 W
Feature: USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
USB charging voltage: 5 V
USB charging current: 3 A

Security

Feature: Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type: Kensington

Weight & dimensions

Width: 401 mm
Depth: 307.9 mm
Height: 28 mm
Weight: 3.3 kg

Packaging content

Feature: AC adapter included