Tech Desk 
Feb 08, 2025
Acer has officially introduced the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Helios Neo 18 AI gaming laptops, featuring a comprehensive suite of advanced features including Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. These laptops are integrated with top-notch artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features.
Both models support up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, Helios Neo 18 AI specs
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is equipped with a spacious 16-inch OLED or IPS WQXGA (2560x1600) display with up to a 240Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. The Helios Neo 18 AI features an 18-inch mini LED or LED WQXGA screen with up to a 250Hz refresh rate.
Both the variants offer users either an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, along with options for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5070 GPUs.
The company has integrated both models with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and vector heat pipes for improved cooling. Both of these laptops run on Windows 11 Home and feature cutting-edge AI-driven features, including Copilot and Experience Zone 2.0, along with Acer PurifiedView 2.0, PurifiedVoice 2.0, and ProCam.
Each laptop houses a faster 90Wh battery, for improved charging and features DTS X: Ultra dual speakers and a full-HD IR webcam.
For connectivity, they include Wi-Fi 6E, Killer Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.3, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 (Type-A and Type-C), a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, Helios Neo 18 AI pricing and availability
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is priced at $1,899.99 and will be available in North America starting in April, with a May launch planned for EMEA regions. Meanwhile, the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI starts $2,199.99 and will go on sale in North America in May, followed by availability in EMEA starting in June.
