Acer Launches Three Predator Gaming Laptops With Rtx 50 Series In Japan
The lineup brings the RTX 50 series to Acer's high-end Predator line in Japan, with the Helios 18 AI as a flagship 18-inch model and the Neo 16S AI offering a thinner OLED option, all shipping with a three-month PC Game Pass subscription.
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Japan Acer began sequential release of three new Predator gaming laptops on June 24, including the flagship Predator Helios 18 AI and two Predator Helios Neo 16S AI models. All feature Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series Laptop GPUs, with configurations targeting gaming, streaming, video editing, and generative AI workloads.
The Predator Helios 18 AI is the top-tier model, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 32GB DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD. Its 18-inch WQXGA Mini LED display runs at 250Hz with G-SYNC and DCI-P3 100% coverage. Cooling uses two 6th-gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and vector heat pipes. Connectivity includes Killer Wi-Fi 7 and two Thunderbolt 5-compatible USB4 Type-C ports.
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI series comes in two configurations: one with a Core Ultra 9 386H and RTX 5070, the other with a Core Ultra 7 356H and RTX 5060. Both have 32GB DDR5 memory, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display at 165Hz with G-SYNC and DisplayHDR True Black 1000. The chassis is about 18.9mm thick and weighs roughly 2.16kg. All three models include a three-month PC Game Pass subscription.
- Predator Helios 18 AI: 18-inch flagship; Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, 250Hz Mini LED display
- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51-N93Z57): 16-inch OLED; Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, 165Hz display
- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51-N73Z56): 16-inch OLED; Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, 165Hz display
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