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Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)

Specifications

18"

Mini-LED · 2560 × 1600

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Processor

3.5 kg

Weight

2026

Released

Overview

18-inch desktop replacement

The Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71 combines a large Mini LED display with high-power RTX graphics for gaming and demanding creative work.

  • 250 Hz Mini LED display

    The cataloged configuration has an 18-inch 2560 × 1600 Mini LED screen with 100% DCI-P3 coverage, a matte finish and G-SYNC for variable-refresh gaming.

  • High-power RTX 5080

    The listed RTX 5080 Laptop GPU has 16 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory and up to 175 W graphics power.

  • Metal-blade cooling

    Two sixth-generation AeroBlade 3D fans work with vector heat pipes and liquid metal thermal grease to dissipate heat during gaming.

Family guide

Acer Predator Helios 18
  1. 2025 PH18-73 Core Ultra 9 275HX
  2. 2026 PH18-I71 Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusThis model

How it compares

Compared with 16 laptops sized 17.3"–18" from 2025–26
Weight 3.5 kg
Near the median Median 3.38 kg

Detailed specs

Display

Resolution 2560 × 1600
Refresh rate 250 Hz
Panel Mini-LED
Touch No

Build

Weight 3.5 kg
Battery 99 Wh
Form factor clamshell
Released 2026

Connectivity

Wireless Wi-Fi 7

Alternative laptops

MSI Raider 18 HX AI (A2XW) 18" · From $3,999 Full-size 18-inch desktop-replacement option with a vivid mini-LED display, strong gaming performance, and extensive connectivity.

From $3,699.99

Price history excludes Amazon sources

Listings

Listings sorted by Price, ascending.

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB) · 32 GB · 1 TB Best Buy $3,699.99 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB) · 32 GB · 1 TB Ebay USA $4,635.99

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