Acer - Predator Helios AI Gaming Laptop - 18" Mini LED - Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2026 – RTX 5090 - 32GB Memory - 1TB Storage - Abyssal Black
Model: PH18-I71-90WJ
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- Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Acer
- Model Number: PH18-I71-90WJ
- Product Name: Predator Helios AI Gaming Laptop - 18" Mini LED - Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2026 – RTX 5090 - 32GB Memory - 1TB Storage
- Color: Abyssal Black
- Year of Release: 2026
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Synchronization Technology: G-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 290HX Plus
- Processor Model Year of Release: 2026 (The year the processor model was initially available for sale or built into a computer.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 24-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 24 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Maximum NPU Performance: 13 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 128 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 24 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR7 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
- USB Ports: 3 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 5
- Number of USB-A Charging Ports: 1
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 2
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ethernet Card: 10/100/1000/2500/5000 (Also known as an Ethernet adapter, this card plugs into a computer's motherboard and enables it to access an Ethernet network. Ethernet data transmission speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) and Gbps (gigabits per second). For example, a 10/100 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps, while a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps and has a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 400 watts
- Battery Capacity: 99 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: RGB
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Media Card Slot: Secure Digital
- Audio Technology: DTS: X Ultra Audio
- Speaker Type: 6 Speakers with Predator Vox Technology
- Security Features: Cable lock slot, Facial recognition
- Cable Lock Slot: Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.16 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 15.79 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 12.12 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 7.72 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 195133364096
Elite Gaming. Pro Creation. On-Device AI. One Machine: The Predator Helios 18 AI is built for those who do everything — elite gaming, professional creation, and on-device AI. Its Mini LED display natively pixel-maps at both WQUXGA 120Hz and WUXGA 240Hz, with no interpolation softening at either setting. Backed by the GeForce RTX™ 5090 at up to 175W MGP and up to 256GB of RAM for local LLM and agentic AI workloads. Zero compromises.
- 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.
Whats Included
- Laptop
- User Swappable Mechanical Switch WASD and Arrow Keys
- 400W AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- Protective Sleeve
Disclaimers
- *Based on Acer's internal research as of November 2024. Claim refers to the thinnest cooling fan blade for laptops, measuring 0.05mm. Patent pending/held by Acer Inc.
- **System supports a maximum of 128GB under Windows 11 Home. Upgrading the system beyond 128GB requires an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.
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| Pros for Acer - Predator Helios AI Gaming Laptop - 18" Mini LED - Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2026 – RTX 5090 - 32GB Memory - 1TB Storage - Abyssal Black | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Speed, Performance, Build Quality, Heat Dissipation, Noise Level | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Portability, OLED Quality, Design | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Speed, Touchscreen Functionality, Screen Size |
| Cons for Acer - Predator Helios AI Gaming Laptop - 18" Mini LED - Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2026 – RTX 5090 - 32GB Memory - 1TB Storage - Abyssal Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Battery Life, Portability | Heat Dissipation, RAM, Fan Noise, Memory | There were no cons for this product— |
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