Imagine a laptop that can run the latest AAA games at 4K while you stream, edit video, and chat without a hitch. The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 18 Inch WQXGA is built for that level of performance. Many gamers and creators struggle with lag, low frame rates, and overheating on ordinary notebooks. This machine solves those issues with desktop-grade power in a portable form.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 18 Inch WQXGA
You need a laptop that never forces you to choose between speed and visual quality. When a game drops frames or a video render stalls, the experience feels broken and productivity suffers. The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 18 Inch WQXGA delivers a 24-core Ultra 9 CPU, 16 GB of GDDR7 graphics, and a 1000-nit Mini LED screen, so you get smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and crystal-clear images all at once.
Benefits
- Run games at 4K 120 Hz without overheating, thanks to advanced cooling.
- AI-powered NPU offloads background tasks, keeping streams smooth and lag-free.
- Bright 1000-nit display shows HDR details even in bright rooms.
- MagKey 4.0 keyboard gives precise clicks for fast reactions.
- Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 provide instant data transfer and low latency.
Usages
The laptop fits a gaming setup at home, a portable studio for video editors, and a workstation for engineers who run simulations. Play competitive shooters on a 250 Hz mode, edit 8 K footage on the 4K panel, or join video calls with the IR camera and noise-canceling microphones. Its multiple USB-C ports let you connect external monitors, while the Ethernet jack ensures a stable online match.
Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 threads for extreme multitasking.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 memory for ray-traced graphics.
- 18-inch Mini LED WQXGA panel, 2560 1600 resolution, 250 Hz refresh.
- 6th-gen AeroBlade 3D fans increase airflow by 20 % for cooler runs.
- Dual-mode display lets you switch between 4K 120 Hz and FHD 240 Hz.
- 32 GB DDR5-4000 RAM, expandable up to 192 GB for future upgrades.
- 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD delivers fast load times and ample storage.
- PredatorSense software gives real-time control of performance and lighting.
- Wi-Fi 7, Killer 1750x, and 5000 Mbps Ethernet for ultra-fast networking.
- 99 Wh battery with 400 W charger provides long sessions on the go.
Specifications
| Design |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
250 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 |
WQXGA |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
2560 x 16000 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 frequency |
2.7 GHz |
| 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 16 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
4000 MHz |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
32 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 |
| 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 |
16 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| 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 |
Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
32 GB |
| Manufacturer |
Acer |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
| Package weight |
6.81 kg |
