The Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-98E0 is a powerful gaming laptop specifically designed for demanding gamers. With an impressive 18-inch WQXGA MiniLED display, it offers outstanding image quality and a high refresh rate of 250 Hertz, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. Powered by a first-generation Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, this laptop allows you to play the latest titles in the highest quality. The combination of 2000 gigabytes of SSD storage and 131072 megabytes of RAM ensures fast loading times and seamless multitasking. Additionally, the laptop provides a variety of connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C, to maximize connectivity. Weighing in at 3.2 kilograms, it is still portable enough for on-the-go use.
Processor family | Core Ultra 9 2nd Gen |
Memory | 128 GB |
SSD capacity | 2000 GB |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Pro |
Image resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Graphics card model | GeForce RTX 5080 |
Item number | 60101471 |
Manufacturer | Acer |
Category | Notebooks |
Manufacturer no. | PH18-73-98E0 |
Release date | 14.7.2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Abyssal Black |
Notebook type | Gaming Laptop |
Model number | PH18-73-98E0 |
Processor family | Core Ultra 9 2nd Gen |
Processor type | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
Clock frequency | 2.70 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.40 GHz |
Max. TDP | 160 W |
Number of processor cores | 24 -Core |
Number of performance cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency performance cores | 2.70 GHz |
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores | 5.40 GHz |
Number of efficiency cores | 16 -Core |
Clock frequency Efficiency cores | 2.10 GHz |
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores | 4.60 GHz |
Number of threads | 24 |
Cache | 36 MB |
Chipset | Intel SoC |
NPU power | 13 TOPS |
Memory | 128 GB |
Memory configuration | 4 x 32GB |
Max. supported memory | 192 GB |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Storage clock frequency | 6400 MHz |
Graphics hardware | Dedicated graphics card |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Aluminium |
Graphics chip (GPU) | nVidia GeForce |
Graphics card model | GeForce RTX 5080 |
Dedicated graphics memory | 16 GB |
Video memory type | GDDR7 |
Display resolution | WQXGA |
Image resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
Refresh rate | 250 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
Display size (inches) | 18" |
Screen surface | Anti-glare |
Screen technology | Mini-LED |
Panel technology | IPS |
Brightness | 600 cd/m² |
Disk type | SSD |
Total capacity | 2000 GB |
SSD capacity | 2000 GB |
Optical drive type | No drive |
Memory card type | microSD |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | Thunderbolt 5 (2x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (2x) |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (1x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
Operating system | Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Pro |
Language | German |
Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Notebook speaker type | DTS X:Ultra Audio |
Number of speakers | 6 x |
Audio channel | Stereo |
Front camera resolution | 2 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Safety | Slot for Kensington lock |
Max. port speed | 5 Gbit/s |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Wi-Fi controller | Killer BE1750 |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Number of cells | 4 cubicles |
Power capacity | 99.98 Wh |
Max. battery life | 5.50 h |
Power supply unit strength | 400 W |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Input device | Keyboard backlight, Numeric keypad, Touchpad |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Acer fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Height | 2.89 cm |
Depth | 31.16 cm |
Width | 40.40 cm |
Weight | 3.20 kg |
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