Acer is refreshing some of its gaming laptops for IFA 2025, with a big new Predator Helios 18P AI at the high end and pair of more affordable Nitro V 16 models.
Acer gives its 18-inch Predator Helios gaming laptop a 4K screen and top GPU
The new Predator Helios 18P has an RTX 5090, while the refreshed Acer Nitro V 16 and 16S get 5070 options.
The new Predator Helios 18P has an RTX 5090, while the refreshed Acer Nitro V 16 and 16S get 5070 options.
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The Predator Helios 18P will have up to an RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, though in any configuration it should come with a 18-inch 4K / 120Hz Mini LED display and two Thunderbolt 5 ports (among many other ports). The 18P’s availability and North American price is still TBD, but it’s sure to be up there since it’ll start at 4,999 euros.
1/5The 18P’s chassis is just over an inch thick at its rear. Image: Acer
At the more affordable end, the new Acer Nitro V 16 and 16S are launching in October and November, respectively. The 16 starts at $999.99 / 1,299 euros and the slightly smaller and lighter 16S starts at $1,099.99 / 1,399 euros. Both 16-inchers can go up to an Intel 270H processor and RTX 5070 GPU.
1/6The Nitro V 16. Image: Acer
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