Acer Predator Helios 18 AI

18", 3000 GB, 32 GB, Eng. Int., Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
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Product details

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9682 is a powerful gaming laptop featuring an 18-inch WQXGA MiniLED display that offers a refresh rate of 250 Hz and a brightness of 1000 Nits. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, this laptop delivers smooth gameplay in Quad HD resolution at 60 frames per second without DLSS support. With 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 3 TB SSD storage capacity, it provides ample space for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Measuring 45.7 cm (18 inches) and weighing 3.5 kg, this aluminum-built laptop features a premium construction and per-key RGB keyboard lighting. The device supports 4K streaming, virtual reality applications, and demanding creative workloads including 3D design and game development. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) compatibility, and the system runs on Windows 11 Home. The laptop maintains consistent performance while plugged in during intense gaming sessions. This model is suitable for playing demanding titles such as Call of Duty, Fortnite, Elden Ring, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at high settings with smooth frame rates.

Key specifications

Keyboard layout
English-international
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 5080
Image resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Memory
32 GB
SSD capacity
3000 GB
Item number
59780950

General information

Manufacturer
Acer
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
NH.QVYEH.00H
Release date
27.6.2025

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Abyssal Black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
PH18-73-9682

Processor

Processor type
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Clock frequency
2.70 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5.40 GHz
Number of processor cores
24 -Core
Number of threads
24
Cache
36 MB
NPU power
13 TOPS

Memory

Memory
32 GB
Max. supported memory
32 GB
Memory type
DDR5 RAM
Storage clock frequency
5600 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Aluminium

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics card model
Intel Arc Graphics

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
nVidia GeForce
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 5080
Dedicated graphics memory
16 GB
Video memory type
GDDR7

Display properties

Display resolution
WQXGA
Image resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh rate
250 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:10
Display size (inches)
18"
Screen technology
Mini-LED
Panel technology
IPS
Brightness
1000 cd/m²

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
3000 GB
SSD capacity
3000 GB

Card slots

Memory card type
microSD

Connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 5USB-A
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 5 (2x)USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (3x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)Thunderbolt (2x)
Audio Connections
HeadphonesMicrophone connection (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Data ports
Card reader (1x)

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
DTS:X Ultra
Number of speakers
6x

Safety

Safety
Slot for Kensington lock

Network

Max. port speed
5 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
BluetoothWi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Power capacity
99 Wh
Power supply unit strength
400 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
English-international
Input device
Keyboard backlightTouchpad

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Height
2.96 cm
Depth
30.79 cm
Width
40.10 cm
Weight
3.20 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Samsung
    1.9 %
  • 8.Lenovo
    2.2 %
  • 9.Acer
    2.4 %
  • 10.ASUS
    3.3 %
  • 11.Gigabyte
    4.3 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 7.Microsoft
    9 days
  • 8.Lenovo
    10 days
  • 9.Acer
    11 days
  • 10.Medion
    12 days
  • 11.Erazer
    13 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.Microsoft
    4.2 %
  • 6.HP
    4.6 %
  • 7.Acer
    4.8 %
  • 8.ASUS
    5.2 %
  • 9.Gigabyte
    5.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus