Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 2025 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB, 18" WQXGA IPS MINI LED 250Hz)
3.5/5
expert Review
Model: PH18-73-96Y0
Key Specs
See full specs
Laptop Type
Gaming
Display
16″ WQXGA 250Hz IPS
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080
Available Variants
Our Rating
Design and build
8.5/10
Display
8/10
Keyboard and trackpad
7/10
Performance
9/10
Battery life
5.5/10
Value for money
7.5/10
Full Specification
Launch
Announced | January, 2025 In Nepal: December, 2025 |
Market Status | In stock |
Type
Laptop Type | Gaming |
Series | Acer Predator |
Body
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 401 x 307.9 x 29.55 mm |
Weight | 3.50 kg |
Color Options | Black |
CPU
CPU Series | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) |
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (TSMC N3B) |
Base Clock | P-cores: 2.7 GHz E-cores: 2.1 GHz |
Boost Clock | P-cores: 5.4 GHz E-cores: 4.6 GHz |
Cores / Threads | 24 / 24 |
L3 Cache | 36MB |
TDP | 55W - 160W |
GPU
GPU Name | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
Graphics Type | Dedicated |
VRAM | 16GB GDDR7 |
TGP | 165W |
Boost Clock | Up to 1585 MHz |
NPU
NPU Name | Intel AI Boost |
NPU Peak TOPS | 13 TOPS |
Memory
Installed RAM | 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 |
Soldered Memory | No |
Speed | 5600 MT/s |
Channel | Dual channel |
Maximum Capacity | 192GB (4x SO-DIMM) |
Storage
HDD | No |
SSD | 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
SSD Slots | 3x M.2 PCIe (1x Used, 2x Available) |
Display
Size | 18 inches |
Panel Type | IPS LCD |
Touchscreen | No |
Finish | Anti-glare |
Resolution | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels), 16 : 10 aspect ratio |
Refresh Rate | 250Hz |
Response Time | Unspecified |
Variable Refresh Rate | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
Brightness | 1000 nits (peak) |
Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Others | Advanced Optimus, Acer Purified View |
I/O Ports
USB Type-A | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) |
USB Type-C | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) |
Display | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Audio | 1x 3.5mm headphone jack |
Media Card | 1x SD card reader |
Communication
Ethernet | 1x RJ45 (LAN) |
WiFi | WiFi 7, Dual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Security | TPM 2.0 chip, Kensington lock |
Input Devices
Keyboard | Per-key RGB backlit keys |
Trackpad | Windows Precision trackpad |
Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera |
Audio
Speakers | 6x speakers with DTS:X Ultra |
Microphone | Built-in dual array microphones |
Battery
Capacity | Li-Ion 99 Wh |
Charging | 400W adapter |
Software
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Preloaded Softwares | Acer Care Center Acer PredatorSense Microsoft Office (Trial) |
Extras
Features | 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan, 0.3MM Key Travel, Tactile machanical press |
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73-96CY) 2025 Overview
Design and Display
The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 2025, with its classic Helios design, comes with a per-key RGB lighting keyboard. This tank of a device weighs around 3.5 kg. Along with
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 2025 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB, 18" WQXGA IPS MINI LED 250Hz) Price in Nepal
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Acer Predator Helios 18 AI 2025 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB, 18" WQXGA IPS MINI LED 250Hz) - 32GB - 1TB | Rs. 5,10,000 |
Reviews and Ratings
5
(0 rating)
4
(0 rating)
3
(0 rating)
2
(0 rating)
1
(0 rating)
Sort Comments:
No comments yet.
