Finding a laptop that can run the newest games, edit 4K video, and stay cool during long sessions is hard. Slow frame rates and lag make gaming feel frustrating, while a dim screen hides details you want to see. Overheating also shortens battery life and forces you to stop working. The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 WQUXGA Intel Ultra 9 RTX5090 Gaming Notebook solves these issues with a powerful processor, a bright 4K Mini LED panel, and advanced cooling that keeps performance steady.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 WQUXGA Intel Ultra 9 RTX5090 Gaming Notebook with Acer - Power Meets Precision
This notebook is built for serious gamers and creators who need desktop-level speed in a portable form. It packs an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, and a 18-inch 4K Mini LED display. If you struggle with lag, blurry visuals, or noisy fans, this machine gives you the smooth, crisp experience you expect from a high-end gaming rig, all while staying light enough to carry.
Usages
Play the latest AAA titles at 4K resolution with ultra-high frame rates. Stream your gameplay live while the NPU handles background removal and audio cleanup. Edit 8K video or render 3D models without waiting for long export times. Use the fast Wi-Fi 7 connection for cloud gaming or virtual meetings. Take the laptop to a coffee shop, a dorm room, or a LAN party and enjoy the same performance everywhere.
Benefits
- Instantly smooth gameplay, so you never miss a reaction.
- Crystal-clear 4K visuals that reveal every detail in dark scenes.
- Quiet, efficient cooling lets you game for hours without distraction.
- AI-powered audio and video tools improve streaming quality with no extra hardware.
- Long-lasting 99 Wh battery keeps you productive when power is scarce.
Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores for extreme multitasking.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory.
- 18-inch Mini LED WQUXGA (3840 2400) display, 1000 nits brightness, 120 Hz refresh.
- Dual-mode screen: switch between 4K 120 Hz and FHD 240 Hz.
- 6th-gen AeroBlade 3D fan system for 20 % better airflow.
- MagKey 4.0 mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB lighting.
- Wi-Fi 7 and Killer 1750x controller for ultra-fast, low-latency connections.
- Thunderbolt 5 ports and HDMI 2.1 for multiple 4K external displays.
- AI NPU delivering up to 13 TOPs for real-time background removal and voice enhancement.
- 99 Wh lithium-ion battery with 400 W AC adapter for rapid charging.
- Windows 11 Home pre-installed, ready for gaming and productivity.
- Built-in IR camera, 3 microphones, and 6 speakers for clear video calls.
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 slots |
4x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed |
4000 MHz |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
192 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 |
5 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
5 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
5 TB |
| Graphics |
| NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Video capturing speed |
60 fps |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Front camera resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| MIMO |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Antenna type |
2x2 |
| 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 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 |
192 GB |
| Manufacturer |
Acer |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
| Package weight |
6.81 kg |
