Imagine a laptop that can run the latest games at 4K while you stream, edit video, and join meetings without a hitch. The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 18" WQUXGA Intel Ultra 9 64GB 1TB RTX5090 Laptop delivers that power in a portable form. If you are tired of lag, low-resolution screens, and short battery life, this machine gives you the speed and clarity you need for work and play.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 18" WQUXGA Intel Ultra 9 64GB 1TB RTX5090 Laptop
Gamers and creators often struggle with laptop that cannot keep up with high frame rates or detailed graphics. That problem hurts performance and ruins the experience. The Predator Helios 18 AI solves it by pairing an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU, giving you desktop-level power on the go. The 18-inch Mini LED display shows every detail at up to 1000 nits, so you see bright colors and deep blacks. With 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, loading times disappear and multitasking feels effortless. The result is smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and reliable streaming, all in one sleek laptop.
Usages of Acer
You can use this laptop for competitive gaming, where high refresh rates give you an edge. It works great for video editing, letting you preview 4K footage without lag. Streamers benefit from the built-in AI tools that clean up audio and frame the camera automatically. Professionals can run demanding software like CAD or 3D modeling with ease. Even everyday tasks such as web browsing and office work feel faster thanks to the powerful CPU and fast storage.
Benefits
- Play the newest games at 4K with smooth frame rates.
- Edit and render video faster with a high-performance GPU.
- Stream with clear audio and automatic framing using AI.
- Run multiple heavy applications at once without slowdown.
- Enjoy vivid colors and bright screens even in bright rooms.
Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor up to 5.4 GHz.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 memory.
- 18-inch Mini LED WQUXGA display, 3840 2400, 1000 nit brightness.
- Dual refresh mode: 4K 120 Hz or FHD 240 Hz.
- 64 GB DDR5-4000 RAM, expandable to 192 GB.
- 1 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD for rapid storage.
- 6th-gen AeroBlade 3D fan system for efficient cooling.
- MagKey 4.0 mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB lighting.
- Wi-Fi 7 and Killer Ethernet for ultra-fast network speeds.
- Thunderbolt 5 ports and multiple USB-C/USB-A connections.
- AI-enhanced webcam and three microphones with PurifiedVoice 2.0.
- 99 Wh battery and 400 W power adapter for long sessions.
Specifications
| Design |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| Display brightness |
1000 cd/m² |
| Display surface |
Matt |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Display technology marketing name |
ComfyView |
| Panel type |
IPS |
| HD type |
WQUXGA |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
45.7 cm (18") |
| Processor |
| Maximum turbo power |
160 W |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor model |
275HX |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| Total processor performance up to |
36 TOPs |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU |
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Windows Studio effects support |
Yes |
| Sparsity support |
Yes |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 32 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
4000 MHz |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Storage |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 5.0 |
| SSD capacity |
1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
1 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
1 TB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
24 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Number of microphones |
3 |
| Number of built-in speakers |
6 |
| Camera |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Front camera resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| MIMO type |
Multi User MIMO |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
5000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| WLAN controller manufacturer |
Killer |
| WLAN controller model |
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
| Wi-Fi band |
Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Keyboard |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone |
Per-key RGB |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
99 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
99 Wh |
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power |
| USB Type-C charging port |
Yes |
| AC adapter power |
400 W |
| Security |
| Password protection type |
BIOS, Supervisor, User |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
29.6 mm |
| Depth |
307.9 mm |
| Width |
401 mm |
| Weight |
3.5 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
6.81 kg |
| Package height |
425 mm |
| Package depth |
79 mm |
| Package width |
597 mm |
| Packaging content |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Manufacturer |
Acer |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
| Package weight |
6.81 kg |
