Acer has launched the latest addition to their gaming laptop series, the Predator Helios 18 PH18-71-940Q. This laptop is a powerful gaming machine with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics. With a large 18-inch screen and a WQXGA Mini LED panel that has a 16:10 aspect ratio, this laptop delivers stunning graphics, making it perfect for gamers and creative professionals alike.
The Predator Helios 18 PH18-71-940Q comes with a 250Hz refresh rate, widescreen LED-backlit IPS display with NVIDIA G-SYNC and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, 3ms overdrive response time, and high brightness (SDR mode 600 nits/HDR mode 1000 nits). The Mini LED panel provides a fast 250Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, making it one of the brightest screens in the market.
The Helios 18 is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, which goes beyond performance to let your PC do even more at once. With a first-of-its-kind design, you get the performance you need to play, record and stream games with high FPS and effortlessly switch to heavy multitasking workloads like video editing, programming, and more.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU is beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and power efficiency. The Helios 18 is also fully optimized for maximum 175W MGP usage.
One of the most exciting features of the Predator Helios 18 PH18-71-940Q is the NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. This graphics switching technology allows the laptop display to dynamically switch between the integrated graphics (inside the processor) and the discrete graphics (the Nvidia GPU) without having to reboot. This ensures the best possible performance for your games and applications.
The Helios 18 also includes only the best state-of-the-art cooling: dual custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D metal Fans, vector heat pipes, and the chilling effects of liquid metal thermal grease on an already industry-leading 13th Gen Intel CPU. This cooling system ensures that the laptop stays cool and performs at its best even during the most intense gaming sessions.
The Predator Helios 18 comes with Windows 11 Home, which was designed with the user in mind. Windows 11 is faster, more secure, and more connected than ever before. It has new features to help you get more done and to make life easier, more creative, and fun.
With Windows 11, users can take advantage of new features like Snap Layouts, Snap Groups, and Desktops to help organize their workspace and multitask more efficiently. The Start menu has also been redesigned to provide quick access to your most used apps and files.
The Helios 18 features a per-key RGB keyboard with Mini LED backlights that are brighter, require less power and are more uniform in color (with less halo) than their non-Mini LED counterparts. Access PredatorSense to further personalize the RGB to your own style. PredatorSense is a one-stop-shop for controlling the RGB lighting, overclocking, fan speeds, and more.
In terms of connectivity, the Helios 18 features a headphone jack, microphone input, Ethernet card, 10/100/1000/10000, one HDMI 2.1 output, three USB 3.2 Type A ports, two USB Type C charging ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and an SD card reader. The HDMI output supports up to 4K resolution at 60Hz, making it a great choice for streaming media or connecting to a high-resolution display.
In addition to its impressive connectivity options, the Helios 18 is also designed with gaming in mind. It comes equipped with a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, which is capable of running the latest games at high settings with ease. The system also features an Intel Core i9-11900K processor, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD for fast and reliable storage.
One standout feature of the Helios 18 is its custom liquid cooling system. This advanced cooling solution is designed to keep the system running at peak performance, even during intense gaming sessions. It uses a combination of water and a radiator to dissipate heat from the CPU and graphics card, ensuring that the system stays cool and quiet.
Overall, the Helios 18 is a powerful and well-equipped gaming PC that offers plenty of connectivity options and a custom cooling solution. It's a great choice for gamers who want to experience the latest games at high settings, without worrying about performance or heat issues.
