Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-93ZC 18 inch WQUXGA MiniLED Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 96GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Windows 11

Modern AAA games and heavy creative workloads demand desktop-class power in a portable form, and the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI delivers exactly that. This 18-inch gaming laptop combines a high-refresh MiniLED display, top-tier graphics, and AI acceleration to eliminate stutter, lag, and thermal throttling.

Who is it for

Competitive gamers, streamers, and content creators who need uncompromising performance on the go. If you play esports titles at maximum settings or edit 4K video, this machine is built for you.

Main features

• 18-inch WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) MiniLED display with per-key RGB backlit keyboard
• Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with dedicated NPU for AI acceleration
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics with 96GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
• Advanced cooling with dual 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans and liquid metal thermal grease
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for high-speed wireless connectivity

Specifications

• Display: 18-inch WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) MiniLED
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
• Memory: 96GB DDR5
• Storage: 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
• Operating System: Windows 11
• Keyboard: Per-key RGB Backlit Keyboard
• Webcam: Integrated FHD Webcam
• Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
• Ports: Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ-45), Audio Jack
• Battery: High-capacity Lithium-Ion
• Cooling: Dual 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans and Liquid Metal Thermal Grease
• AI Features: Dedicated NPU for AI Acceleration

Tips

To get the most out of the RTX 5090, connect an external high-refresh monitor via HDMI 2.1 or Thunderbolt 4. The liquid metal cooling keeps temperatures in check during long gaming sessions, but ensure proper ventilation on a hard surface.