At Computex, Acer today announced a new lineup of mobile gaming laptops. The new lineup includes the flagship Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop and Acer Nitro 16, which is the first Acer gaming laptop to feature up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. Both Windows 11 laptops come equipped with top-performance CPUs, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, and three months of PC Game Pass. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity.
The Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) is Acer’s flagship gaming laptop and the winner of an iF Design Award 2026. It delivers desktop-level power in a laptop form factor. With up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus, it represents a new class of gaming laptops built for split-second responsiveness, rock-solid FPS, and smart tuning that maintains high
performance across an extensive selection of games and apps. For top-notch graphics, it comes with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU to deliver next-level visual fidelity and AI- accelerated performance. The device can be configured with as high as 256 GB of memory and 6 TB of storage, letting competitive gamers push the upper limits of laptop performance while providing room for vast game libraries.
Its 18-inch Mini LED WQUXGA display renders gamescapes in painstaking detail and clarity, with 1000 nits of brightness in HDR mode and Calman Verified color accuracy with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. As a Dual-Mode Display, it also enables seamless switching between 4K at 120 Hz for stunning visuals and Full HD at 240 Hz for ultra-smooth gameplay.
To keep the system cool under the most demanding workloads, dual 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans each pack in 100 of the world’s thinnest metal fan blades at just 0.05 mm. This generation of fan blades also dynamically adjust based on fan speed, enabling the system to deliver a 20% increase in airflow over generic plastic fans. Vector heat pipes and liquid metal thermal grease further enhance thermal efficiency.
The laptop’s audio uses Acer’s patented Predator Vox technology, a proprietary six-speaker system built for high-fidelity nearfield audio that enhances directionality, clarity, and immersive range. Its internal tube structure improves waveform consistency, enhances projection, and keeps output distortion-free at high volumes.
For fast, stable Wi-Fi connections, Predator Helios 18 AI features Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro technology, combining Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x and Intel Killer Ethernet E5000B to intelligently prioritize the most critical network traffic. Paired with two next-generation Thunderbolt 5 ports, users can enjoy ultra-high bandwidth, lightning-fast data transfer, and seamless connectivity across all high-performance devices. The laptop rounds out its premium design with an array of dynamic RGB lighting and the latest Predator MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches.
Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-A91) is the first Acer gaming laptop to be powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. With 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, the CPU delivers top-notch mobile gaming performance, ensuring players stay unstoppable even when unplugged. For high-powered graphics to match, it features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.
To maintain top performance, a dual-fan, quad-intake, quad-exhaust cooling system and vector heat pipes keep the Acer Nitro 16 cool. For ultra-smooth, vivid visuals during gameplay, it offers a 16 inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with 100% sRGB coverage, up to a 240 Hz refresh rate, and as fast as a 3 ms response time. Connectivity is covered by USB 4 and Wi-Fi 6E, making it well- suited for streaming games and staying connected on the go. In addition, the Acer NitroSense utility gives users full control over the system’s performance, fans, and settings.
Availability
The Predator Helios 18 AI will be available in North America in August 2026; in EMEA in August 2026; and in Australia in Q4’2026. The Acer Nitro 16 will be available in North America and EMEA in August 2026.
