Acer unveiled two new Predator gaming laptops today at the Intel Extreme Masters esports event in Katowice, Poland.
Earlier this week, Acer revealed a partnership with ESL FaceIt Group to provide Predator products at Counter-Strike gaming competitions.
Acer’s Predator Helios Neo AI line focuses on delivering affordable price points by zeroing in on select key components. The Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) AI is ideal for gamers and professionals on the go, while the Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) serves as a great desktop replacement option.
Both gaming laptops are equipped with the latest technology in the market and feature subdued minimalist designs with an RGB logo on the lid and dynamic 4-zone RGB keyboards.
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI gaming laptops are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.
Both models support up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage and come with Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G and Wi-Fi 6E to deliver fast and reliable gaming sessions and internet connections.
The Helios Neo 16 AI features an OLED WQXGA (2560×1600) display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time.
The Helios Neo 18 AI includes a Mini LED WQXGA (2560×1600) panel with a speedy 250 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time. Both models also support Nvidia G-Sync technology, Nvidia Advanced Optimus, and MUX Switch.
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) will be available in North America in April, starting at USD $1,900, and in EMEA in May, starting at 1,700 euros.
The Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) will be available in North America in May, starting at $2,200, and in EMEA in June, starting at 1,800 euros.