20% off Acer – Predator Helios AI Gaming Laptop 18″ Mini LED 4k- Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2026–RTX 5090-32GB Memory- 1TB Storage – Abyssal Black
SKU: 6681255
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Overview
- Windows 11 Operating System
With intuitive navigation, faster performance, and stronger security, Windows 11 is designed to elevate how you work and create. Its extensive ecosystem and continuous updates empower you to unlock your PC’s full potential. - Massive 18″ Mini LED. Dual-Mode Powerhouse
Display mode switching on other 18″ flagships rely on interpolation — compromising sharpness at non-native settings. The Predator pixel-maps natively in both modes: WQUXGA (3840×2400) 120Hz for color-accurate 4K creative work and WUXGA (1920×1200) 240Hz for competitive eSports. Razor-sharp frames at every refresh rate — Calman Verified 100% DCI-P3, 1,000nit HDR, and G-SYNC in either mode. - Intel® Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus: 24-Core Power with AI Optimization
Dominate the most demanding titles with the Intel® Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. Its 24-core architecture delivers lightning-fast response and rock-solid FPS. The Intel Binary Optimization Tool fine-tunes game code in real time, while Intel® AI Boost adds a smarter processing layer — keeping you faster, more efficient, and locked in without limits. - GeForce RTX 5090: The Ultimate in Mobile Graphics Performance
Unleash flagship mobile graphics with the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU: 10,496 CUDA Cores driven by NVIDIA Blackwell with 4th-Gen RT Cores and 5th-Gen Tensor Cores. Powers cinematic path tracing, DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, and demanding pro-AI workloads up to 175W MGP. - NVIDIA DLSS 4.5: More Frames. Less Latency. Better Image Quality.
Experience revolutionary gaming with NVIDIA DLSS. This AI-powered suite boosts FPS, reduces latency, and sharpens images. Optimized for GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops, DLSS 4.5 introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and second-gen transformer models via fifth-gen Tensor Cores. Backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer, it delivers the ultimate high-performance experience for every gamer. - High-Velocity DDR5 Seamless Speed & Multitasking
Experience lightning-fast responsiveness with 32GB of ultra-fast DDR5 memory (Up to 256GB). Engineered for peak efficiency, it ensures seamless multitasking across intense gaming, 4K video editing, and demanding professional workflows. Eliminate bottlenecks and enjoy a fluid, stutter-free experience no matter how many apps you have open. Stay at the speed of thought with a high-bandwidth memory. - 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD: Next-Gen Speed & Massive Storage
Load games instantly and store your library with 1TB of ultra-fast PCIe Gen 5 storage. Delivering revolutionary data throughput that doubles the bandwidth of previous generations, this next-gen SSD obliterates loading screens and provides the expansive capacity needed for demanding AAA titles and heavy creative projects. Experience a high-velocity system that moves as fast as you do, ensuring files are instantly ready with pro-grade reliability. - 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D. Liquid Metal. Maximum Power, Quiet Precision.
Crafted with the world’s thinnest 0.05mm metal blades, dual 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans pack 100 razor-sharp blades each: dynamically adaptive to fan speed for a 20% airflow increase over the prior generation. Combined with precision-applied liquid metal thermal compound and vector heat pipes, this advanced system sustains the RTX 5090 at its full 175W MGP with optimized efficiency under the most demanding gaming conditions. - Desktop-Class Power. Sustained.
The Predator Helios 18 AI is engineered as a true desktop replacement — not a compromised portable. The 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D cooling system exists for one reason: to keep the RTX 5090 and Intel® Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus running at their full rated performance through hours of gaming, rendering, and on-device AI workloads — not just during benchmarks. Full power. Full session. - Elite Connectivity: 5Gbps Wired. Wi-Fi 7. Total Control.
While most gaming laptops cap wired speeds at 2.5Gbps, the Predator’s Intel® Killer E5000 delivers up to 5Gbps: cutting a 150GB game download in half. Killer DoubleShot Pro combines that pipeline with Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 and MLO multi-band streaming to intelligently prioritize game packets, ensuring gaming, streaming, and heavy creative workflows never stutter simultaneously. - Pro-Level Connectivity: Thunderbolt 5 & 10K Support
Maximize your command center with high-velocity I/O. Feature-packed with two USB-C ports supporting Thunderbolt 5 and 100W Power Delivery. Expand your view via HDMI 2.1 with up to 10K resolution support. Complete with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (power-off charging) and a high-impedance audio jack, the Helios 18 AI provides the versatile, built-in connections you need to dominate without the clutter of extra dongles. - Pro-Grade Audio: Studio Acoustics, Uncompromised Range
Experience precision cinema-grade sound. The Helios 18 AI features a patented 6-Speaker System with Predator Vox Technology and Smart Amplifier Enhancement for high-fidelity nearfield audio. Its innovative internal tube structure optimizes waveform consistency and enhances directionality—keeping your audio crisp, immersive, and distortion-free at max volume, whether tracking footsteps or mixing a studio project. - MagKey 4.0: Tactical Mechanical Precision at Your Fingertips.
Full mechanical keyboard decks add chassis weight and acoustic noise across every key. The Predator’s patented MagKey 4.0 solves this: delivering the unmistakable tactile feel, signature click, and elite 0.7mm actuation of a mechanical switch precisely on the WASD and Arrow clusters where every millisecond counts. Swap switch types quickly and easily using the included magnetic key pull tool. - Smart AI Command: PredatorSense & Intelligence Space
Take total control with PredatorSense, your central hub for real-time monitoring, custom fan profiles, and Per-Key RGB personalization. Maximize productivity through Acer Intelligence Space, which unifies your AI tools for smarter gaming and creating. Enhanced by PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice, the Helios 18 AI uses AI-driven noise cancellation and video optimization to ensure you always perform, and look, like a pro. - The Ports You Need, Built In.
Every connection for a full desktop setup. No hub required. 2 × Thunderbolt 5 USB-C (120Gbps / DisplayPort 2.1 / 100W PD), 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (one power-off charging). 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 × HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps / 10K), 1 × 5Gbps Ethernet, 1 × 600Ω headphone jack (support for High Impedance Headsets) and 1 × Kensington Lock Slot. - Additional System Features
Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard, Dual Custom-Engineered 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal Fans (100 blades at 0.05mm blade thickness), FHD IR Webcam (1920 x 1080) supporting secure Windows Hello Log-in with Blue Glass, supporting 1080 HD Video and Protective Sleeve Included - Enjoy 2 months of PC Game Pass
Play hundreds of PC games on Predator Helios 18 AI with two months of PC Game Pass and get access to a library of legendary, high-quality games, get exclusive in-game perks, partner discounts, and earn points annually with Xbox Rewards.
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Specifications
Capacity & configuration
- Display Type
- LED
- Screen Type
- IPS
- Storage Type
- SSD
- Total Storage Capacity
- 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity
- 1000 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)
- DDR5
- Graphics Type
- Dedicated
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM)
- GDDR7
- Battery Capacity
- 99 milliampere hours
- Speaker Type
- 6 Speakers with Predator Vox Technology
Dimensions & weight
- Product Name
- Predator Helios AI Gaming Laptop 18" Mini LED 4k- Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2026–RTX 5090-32GB Memory- 1TB Storage
- Product Height
- 1.16 inches
- Product Width
- 15.79 inches
- Product Depth
- 12.12 inches
- Product Weight
- 7.72 pounds
Features
- Brand
- Acer
- Color
- Abyssal Black
- Screen Size
- 18 inches
- Screen Resolution
- 3840 x 2160 (4K)
- Touch Screen
- No
- Refresh Rate
- 240Hz
- Synchronization Technology
- G-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync)
- Brightness
- 1000 nits
- Processor Brand
- Intel
- CPU Base Clock Frequency
- 2.7 gigahertz
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency
- 5.5 gigahertz
- Number of CPU Cores
- 24-core
- Number of CPU Threads
- 24
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
- Yes
- Maximum NPU Performance
- 13 trillions operations per second
- System Memory (RAM)
- 32 gigabytes
- Number Of Memory Slots
- 4
- Number of Memory Sticks Included
- 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To
- 128 gigabytes
- GPU Brand
- NVIDIA
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s)
- DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM)
- 24 gigabytes
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Home
- Display Connector(s)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)
- 1
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)
- 2
- USB Ports
- 3 x USB-A 3.2
- Number of USB Ports (Total)
- 3
- Number of USB-A Charging Ports
- 1
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports
- 2
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Microphone Input
- Yes
- Wireless Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Wireless Standard
- BE
- Wireless Networking Standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Ethernet Card
- 10/100/1000/2500/5000
- Number Of Ethernet Ports
- 1
- CPU Cooling System
- Air
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-ion
- Front-Facing Camera
- Yes
- Built-In Microphone
- Yes
- Backlit Keyboard
- Yes
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting
- RGB
- Media Card Reader
- Yes
- Media Card Slot
- Secure Digital
- Audio Technology
- DTS: X Ultra Audio
- Security Features
- Cable lock slot
- Cable Lock Slot
- Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot)
- ENERGY STAR Certified
- No
- EPEAT Registered
- No
- Year of Release
- 2026
- UPC
- 195133364096
Power & warranty
- Model Number
- PH18-I71-90WJ
- Processor Model
- Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2
- Processor Model Number
- 290HX Plus
- Processor Model Year of Release
- 2026
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage
- 400 watts
- Warranty - Parts
- 1 year
- Warranty - Labor
- 1 year
Warranty & protection
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Register your product with the manufacturer within 30 days of delivery.
Warranty service
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