Acer recently announced their updated Predator Helios 18 AI laptop for top-of-the-line gaming at Computex 2026. Featuring a massive dual-mode 18-inch Mini LED display, NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics and Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, it’s a desktop replacement gaming setup that should satisfy all gamers. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it is expected to arrive in August 2026.
Standout tech specs and features for the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
The 18-inch Mini LED display’s "Dual-Mode" design lets you switch seamlessly between a 4K resolution at 120 Hz to a Full HD at 240 Hz. It also offers HDR mode and Calman Verified color accuracy with 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
If you can afford it, the laptop can support up to 256GB of RAM and 6TB of storage. The laptop keeps cool with dual 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans with 100 of the world’s thinnest metal fan blades that adjust dynamically to increase airflow.
Acer have also put in their patented Predator Vox audio tech over the 6 speaker system for HiFi nearfield audio. It also has Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x and Intel Ethernet E5000B connectivity with 2 Thunderbolt 5 ports. As usual of a gaming laptop, it also has dynamic RGB lighting and Predator MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches for the keyboard.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI tech specs
Here are the tech specs and features of the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop:
- Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
- Up to 256 GB DDR5, Up to 6 TB total via three PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD slots
- Up to 18-inch 16:10 Mini LED display (4K WQUXGA 3840 x 2400, HDR mode, 1000 Nits, Calman Verified, DCI-P3 100%, Dual-Mode switching (4K/120Hz or FHD/240Hz), NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC)
- Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM
- Features: Dual 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans, vector heat pipe, liquid metal thermal grease, 6 speakers with Predator Vox technology, DTS:X Ultra, FHD 1920 x 1080 IR webcam with PurifiedView AI assistance
- Supports: Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro (Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x and Intel Killer Ethernet E5000B), Bluetooth 5.4, 2x Thunderbolt 5 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack, RJ-45, DC-In, Kensington Lock
- Measurements: 400.96 x 307.9 x 17.3~29.55 mm, 3.5 kg
- 99 Wh battery
- Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro
Given these tech specs we would not be surprised if the price of the Acer Predator Helios 18 went up into the RM20K to RM30K range, but what do you think? Perhaps it would be better to get an RTX Spark system instead, lol? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com.
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