Acer Unleashes Predator Helios 18P AI: Hybrid Gaming Laptop for Work and Play

New Predator desktops, monitor, and keyboard deliver elite performance and cutting-edge features for gamers.

BERLIN, September 3, 2025 – Acer has introduced a powerful new lineup of Predator devices designed to deliver top-tier performance for work, play, and everything in between. Leading the announcement is the Predator Helios 18P AI, a hybrid gaming laptop engineered for professionals, creators, and gamers who demand desktop-level power in a portable form. Alongside the laptop, Acer also unveiled two new desktops—the Predator Orion 7000 and Orion 5000—plus the Predator X27U F8 monitor and the Predator Aethon 550 TKL gaming keyboard.


Predator Helios 18P AI: Built for Hybrid Power

The Predator Helios 18P AI is Acer’s boldest take yet on the hybrid laptop. While gaming laptops have long been known for their power, the Helios 18P AI pushes further with desktop-class AI computing, making it a go-to machine for AI developers, content creators, and hardcore gamers.

At its core is up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX with Intel® vPro®, delivering hardware-level security and enterprise stability. Users can load it with up to 192 GB of ECC memory, ensuring data integrity by detecting and correcting errors—an essential feature for demanding professional work.

For graphics, Acer equipped its models with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with DLSS 4, delivering next-level visuals and AI-driven performance. Storage won’t be a problem with support for up to 6 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, alongside Thunderbolt 5, Killer™ Ethernet E5000B, and Wi-Fi 7 for ultra-fast connectivity.

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The laptop’s 18-inch 16:10 display comes with options including a 4K WQUXGA Mini LED panel, delivering 1000 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, and HDR support—perfect for video editing, 3D rendering, and gaming. Acer keeps things cool with its dual 6th Gen AeroBlade metal fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and advanced vector heat pipes.


Predator Orion 7000: Peak Power for Gamers and Creators

The Predator Orion 7000 (PO7-667) desktop is a powerhouse built for extreme gamers and creators. Equipped with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285K and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 GPU, it delivers blazing performance for gaming, streaming, and AI-driven workflows.

Its Predator CycloneX 360 cooling system, featuring CPU liquid cooling, boosts efficiency by up to 15% while keeping temperatures in check. With up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM (7200 MT/s) and up to 6 TB SSD storage, multitasking and loading massive projects are seamless. For additional space, users can add up to 4 TB via dual 3.5-inch hard drives.

Connectivity is also top-notch with Wi-Fi 7, Killer Ethernet E3100G, and Thunderbolt 4.


Predator Orion 5000: Serious Gaming Performance

The Predator Orion 5000 (PO5-667) offers slightly more compact power, featuring up to an Intel Core i7-12700F processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. Like the Orion 7000, it supports up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM and features a versatile storage system with 2 TB SSD plus up to 4 TB HDD capacity.

Its Predator CycloneX 360 cooling system ensures reliable performance, while Wi-Fi 7 and Killer™ Ethernet deliver smooth, low-latency online gaming.

Both Orion desktops are housed in tempered glass EMI-compliant chassis with customizable ARGB lighting, made with 65% post-consumer recycled plastic, and come with Acer Intelligence Space AI applications to enhance productivity and creativity.

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Predator X27U F8: Ultrafast 720 Hz OLED Monitor

For competitive gamers chasing speed, the Predator X27U F8 is a game-changer. This 26.5-inch OLED IPS display offers WQHD resolution (2560×1440), a blistering 720 Hz refresh rate, and Dynamic Frequency Resolution (DFR) for optimized performance in different modes (540 Hz at WQHD or 720 Hz at 1280×720).

With 99% DCI-P3 coverage, VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, players get ultra-smooth gameplay and stunning visuals with deep blacks and vivid colors.


Predator Aethon 550 TKL: Customizable Gaming Keyboard

Completing the lineup is the Predator Aethon 550 TKL keyboard, designed for precision and personalization. It supports tri-mode connectivity (wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless) with up to 150 hours of battery life.

The keyboard features hot-swappable switches, interchangeable WASD keycaps, and per-key RGB lighting, which is compatible with Windows Dynamic Lighting, making it both versatile and stylish for any gamer’s setup.


Price and Availability

Acer says availability and pricing will vary by region. For more information, please visit www.acer.com or contact your local Acer office.

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