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Acer New Laptop: Acer has launched its new gaming laptops Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI. These gaming laptops are equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX series processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
Acer New Laptop: Acer has launched its new gaming laptops Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI. These gaming laptops are equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX series processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI price starts at $1,899.99 (roughly Rs. 1,66,400) or EUR 1,699 (roughly Rs. 1,54,300). It will go on sale in North America in April and in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) regions in May.
The company said that the exact specifications, prices, and availability of the laptop will vary by region. The India launch of any new model is not confirmed yet.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, Helios Neo 18 AI features, specifications
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI can be configured with an OLED or IPS panel with a WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution, a refresh rate of up to 240Hz, a peak brightness level of up to 500 units, and Nvidia’s advanced Optimus technology. Meanwhile, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI comes with either an 18-inch mini LED WQXGA (2560×1600) screen with a 250Hz refresh rate or an 18-inch LED WQXGA display with a refresh rate of up to 240Hz and a peak brightness level of 500 nits.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Helios Neo 18 AI are both available with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU options. Users can choose from Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5070 GPU. They run on Windows 11 Home and support up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.
Acer confirmed that the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Helios Neo 18 AI are equipped with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and vector heat pipes for better cooling. They also support Acer PurifiedView 2.0, PurifiedVoice 2.0, and ProCam with Copilot and Experience Zone 2.0 features as well as the PredatorSense 5.0 utility app. The laptops also get 3 months of free PC Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Multiple connectivity options with 90Wh battery
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Helios Neo 18 AI both feature a 90Wh battery. They feature DTS X: Ultra-supported dual speakers and full-HD IR webcams. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Intel’s Killer Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.3 or above. The laptops also have Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and HDMI 2.1 ports, as well as a microSD card reader and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI measures 356.78 x 275.5 x 26.75mm, while the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI measures 400.96 x 307.9 x 28mm. They weigh 2.7kg and 3.3kg respectively.