Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 2025 Overview

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 2025 is a no-compromise flagship gaming laptop built for elite gamers, creators, and power users who demand desktop-class performance. Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (Arrow Lake) processor and the monstrous NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GPU, this 18-inch beast is designed to dominate AAA gaming, advanced 3D workloads, AI computing, and high-refresh competitive esports.

Extreme Performance with Intel Core Ultra 9

At its core, the Helios 18 AI runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, a 24-core processor capable of boosting up to 5.4GHz. With a massive 36MB L3 cache and power scaling up to 160W, it delivers uncompromising CPU performance for gaming, streaming, content creation, and AI-assisted workloads. The built-in Intel AI Boost NPU further enhances AI tasks with up to 13 TOPS.

NVIDIA RTX 5090 Graphics – Desktop-Class Power

The laptop is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 VRAM and a 175W TGP, making it one of the most powerful mobile GPUs available. With support for ray tracing, DLSS, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and Advanced Optimus, it delivers extreme frame rates, stunning visuals, and seamless switching between performance and efficiency modes.

Massive Memory & PCIe Gen 5 Storage

Equipped with an astonishing 96GB DDR5 RAM running at 6400 MT/s, the Predator Helios 18 AI is built for heavy multitasking and professional workloads. Storage is handled by a blazing-fast 2TB PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD, with two additional M.2 slots available for future expansion.

Immersive 18″ WQUXGA 120Hz Display

The 18-inch WQUXGA (3840 × 2400) IPS display delivers exceptional clarity and immersion. With a 120Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and up to 1000 nits peak brightness, it’s ideal for high-end gaming, HDR content, and professional color-accurate work. NVIDIA G-SYNC ensures tear-free visuals even during intense gameplay.

Advanced Cooling & Premium Build

To handle extreme hardware, Acer equips the Helios 18 AI with its 6th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D fan system, ensuring stable performance under heavy loads. The laptop features a robust chassis, per-key RGB backlit keyboard with tactile mechanical feel, and a powerful six-speaker audio system for immersive gaming and entertainment.

Connectivity, Battery & Software

With Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, multiple high-speed USB-C and USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, and RJ45 Ethernet, connectivity is future-proof. A large 99Wh battery paired with a 400W power adapter supports sustained peak performance. The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home, PredatorSense, and Acer utilities for system tuning and monitoring.