Acer has updated its Predator Helios Neo series with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs. The series includes three models, offering multiple form factors, OLED HDR displays, advanced cooling systems, and AI-powered tools for gaming and content creation. All devices support NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 for improved frame rates and graphics performance.
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I71)
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a slim gaming laptop with a chassis under 18.9 mm. It is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. The 16-inch OLED HDR display offers WQXGA resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, and Calman Verified 100% DCI-P3 color coverage.
Cooling is provided by a Predator AeroBlade 3D Fan and liquid metal thermal grease. The laptop includes PredatorSense, a 4-zone RGB keyboard, and Acer PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView, along with Acer Intelligence Space tools such as Game Assistant and ProCam.
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Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-I71)
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI features a 16-inch OLED HDR display with WQXGA resolution, 1 ms response time, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU.
Cooling includes Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and vector heat pipes. For connectivity, it has Intel Killer Ethernet E3100 and Thunderbolt 4. AI functionality and DLSS 4.5 support are included for gaming optimization and higher frame rates.
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Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)
The Predator Helios Neo 18 AI has an 18-inch OLED HDR display with WQXGA resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. It also features an Ambient Contrast Ratio (ACR) film to reduce glare.
The laptop runs on an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Cooling is provided through Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and vector heat pipes. AI tools, PredatorSense, RGB keyboard, Acer PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView, and DLSS 4.5 are available across this model.
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Pricing and Availability
- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: EMEA June 2026, North America July 2026, Australia July 2026
- Predator Helios Neo 16 AI: EMEA June 2026, North America July 2026, Australia June 2026
- Predator Helios Neo 18 AI: EMEA June 2026, North America July 2026, Australia July 2026
Pricing will be announced closer to the regional rollout. Availability in other regions will be confirmed later.