Acer has announced new Predator Helios gaming laptops with 16-inch and 18-inch displays. They come with the latest 13th generation Intel Core mobile processors and dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics cards. There’s up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of NVMe SSD storage. The company has also unveiled the Nitro 16 and Nitro 17 laptops. The new Nitro series laptops are equipped with a four-zone RGB backlit keyboard. Acer also offers a monthly subscription to Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass with these laptops.
Acer Predator Helios 16, Predator Helios 18 price, availability
The Acer Predator Helios 16 starts at $1,649.99 (approximately Rs. 1,37,000) and will be available in North America in March. Meanwhile, the Predator Helios 18 starts at $1,699 (approximately Rs. 1,41,000) and will be available in North America in April.
Acer Nitro 16, Nitro 17 price, availability
The Acer Nitro 16 and Nitro 17 start at $1,199.99 (approximately Rs. 1,00,000). They will be available in North America in May.
Acer Predator Helios 16, Predator Helios 18 specifications features
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a WQXGA display (2560 x 1600 pixels) with a refresh rate of 165 Hz or 240 Hz. This screen also has a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. On the other hand, the Predator Helios 18 offers the choice between a WUXGA display (1920×1200 pixels) with a refresh rate of 165 Hz or a WQXGA display (2560×1600 pixels) with a refresh rate of 165 Hz or 240 Hz. These gaming laptops are powered by a 13th generation Intel Core i9 processor, paired with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU.
These new Acer Predator gaming laptops get up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of NVMe SSD storage. There are two custom 5th generation AeroBlade 3D metal fans and vector heat pipes for improved heat dissipation. They feature a per-key RGB backlit keyboard with 1.8mm key travel. They are equipped with Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller and provide Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 frequency band.
Acer Nitro 16, Nitro 17 specs, features
The Acer Nitro 16 gets a 16-inch WUXGA or WQXGA display with a 165 Hz refresh rate that supports NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Meanwhile, the Acer Nitro 17 gets a 17.3-inch screen with a full-HD resolution with a 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rate, or a QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate. These gaming laptops feature 13th Gen Intel Core processors paired with dedicated Nvidia RTX 4000 series graphics cards.
There’s 32GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of NVMe SSD storage. For cooling, they get dual fans, four air outlets and a top air intake. These Nitro series laptops also receive liquid metal thermal grease to aid cooling during intense gaming sessions. Both models get Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650i support and Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro technology. They have an HD camera, two microphones and two speakers with DTS:X Ultra audio technology.