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Acer's Predator Helios 18P AI Debuts at IFA With Workstation Features and RTX 5090

Acer pitches a gaming laptop with workstation reliability through vPro and ECC options.

Overview

  • The 18-inch Helios 18P offers a 4K Mini‑LED display at up to 120 Hz, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, an SD card reader, and up to 6TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage.
  • It can be configured with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX and up to 192GB of ECC memory alongside Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
  • Acer disclosed European pricing for the Helios 18P, while North American price and release timing remain unannounced.
  • Acer also refreshed the Nitro V 16 and Nitro V 16S with options up to an Intel Core 9 270H and an RTX 5070, with U.S. launches set for October and November at $999.99 and $1,099.99.
  • Acer highlights portability for the Nitro V 16S, which measures 19.9mm thin and weighs about 4.64 pounds.