Japan Acer Launches Four Predator Gaming Laptops With RTX 50 Series
The new Predator lineup brings desktop-class GPU performance to laptops with the RTX 50 series, and the Helios Neo 16S AI targets a thinner form factor for streaming and content creation beyond pure gaming.
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Japan Acer announced four new Predator gaming laptops on June 11, all equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series Laptop GPUs. The lineup includes two Predator Helios 18 AI models and two Predator Helios Neo 16S AI models, each including a three-month PC Game Pass subscription.
The Predator Helios 18 AI is an 18-inch large-screen model. The higher-end variant packs a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 64GB DDR5 memory, a GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, and a 2TB SSD, with a Mini LED dual-mode display that switches between WQUXGA 120Hz and WUXGA 240Hz. The other Helios 18 AI model uses an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, a 1TB SSD, and an 18-inch WQXGA 250Hz display. Both are G-SYNC compatible.
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a slim 16-inch model with a WQXGA OLED display, a Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB DDR5 memory, and a choice of RTX 5070 Laptop or RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. At roughly 18.9mm thick, it targets gamers who also stream or create content. All four laptops include a three-month PC Game Pass subscription.
- Predator Helios 18 AI (high-end): Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 64GB DDR5, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 2TB SSD, 18-inch Mini LED dual-mode display
- Predator Helios 18 AI (mid): Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 64GB DDR5, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 1TB SSD, 18-inch WQXGA 250Hz display
- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (RTX 5070): Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB DDR5, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 16-inch WQXGA OLED display
- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (RTX 5060): Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB DDR5, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16-inch WQXGA OLED display
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