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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard and slim profile

Acer America

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI gaming laptop, Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB DDR5, 1TB

SKU CH-KC4C-XX9CF

An 18-inch 240 Hz WQXGA gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX up to 5.4 GHz, RTX 5070 Ti 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 24-core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • 18-inch WQXGA 240 Hz panel delivers 2560 x 1600 detail
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern titles
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 and 1 TB PCIe SSD keep data flowing
  • Wi-Fi 7 plus HDMI 2.1 and dual USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 connect everything

18-inch 240 Hz WQXGA gaming laptop

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI pairs an 18.0-inch WQXGA panel at 240 Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 8 GB GDDR7 graphics. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 4800 memory and a 1 TB PCIe SSD complete the core specification. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Buyers who want a large high-refresh display for competitive gaming and content creation will benefit from the 2560 x 1600 240 Hz screen and 24-core CPU. Users who need more than 16 GB of system memory for heavy multitasking or virtualization should consider other configurations.

Deciding specification: 8 GB GDDR7 video memory

The RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU provides 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory, which determines the texture resolution and frame-buffer capacity available in modern titles. If your workflow or target games require a larger frame buffer, this model will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,075.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAcer
Product linePredator Helios Neo 18
Model nameAcer 18
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
Processor model2.7 GHz
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWQXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (100 Mbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Power
Battery runtimeUp to 7 h
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How is the 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory installed and what step do people get wrong?

The 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory is installed in SO-DIMM slots accessible after removing the bottom cover; the step people get wrong is seating each module fully until the retention clips click on both sides.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1 TB PCIe SSD need later?

The 1 TB PCIe SSD has no moving parts so it requires no scheduled maintenance; replacement is only needed if capacity runs out or a drive health tool reports wear.

What limit shows up first on the Core Ultra 9 275HX under sustained load?

The 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX hits its thermal envelope first during sustained loads, causing the 5.4 GHz turbo to throttle until temperatures drop.

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