Acer has just unveiled its latest gaming powerhouses, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Neo 18 AI laptops, featuring Intel’s newest Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA’s cutting-edge RTX 50 Series GPUs. As someone who’s been testing gaming laptops, I’m particularly intrigued by Acer’s approach to making high-end gaming more accessible while packing serious performance potential.
At the heart of these new machines sits Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. This combination brings significant AI capabilities to gaming, particularly through NVIDIA’s new Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 technology, which promises better frame rates and image quality without compromising performance (some games including Cyberpunk 2077 support this).
The display options are particularly noteworthy. The 16-inch model comes with an OLED panel running at 2560×1600 resolution with a rapid 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Its larger 18-inch sibling features a Mini LED display with the same resolution but pushes the refresh rate to 250Hz with a 3ms response time. Both support NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus with MUX switch technology for optimal gaming performance.
For cooling, Acer has implemented its 5th Gen AeroBlade technology alongside liquid metal thermal grease and Vector Heat Pipe design. These gaming laptops can handle up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, while Intel Killer networking ensures stable online gaming sessions through both Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E.
The design takes a more subtle approach compared to typical gaming laptops, featuring a minimalist aesthetic with an RGB logo on the lid and a 4-zone RGB keyboard. This should appeal to users who want something that works both for gaming and professional environments.
Acer has also integrated several AI-enhanced features, including PurifiedVoice 2.0 with triple microphones for clearer communication and PurifiedView 2.0 for improved webcam performance. The latest PredatorSense 5.0 utility includes a dedicated AI Experience Zone for managing these features.
Australian gamers can expect to see these new Predator models hitting stores in Q3 2025, though pricing details are still under wraps. Every purchase includes three months of PC Game Pass, giving access to upcoming titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Fore more info, feel free to check Acer’s website.
